Serving 817 students in grades 7-8, Lyndon H Strough Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 817 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 57% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lyndon H Strough Middle School serves the entire district in Rome, NY, covering an area of approximately 100.2 square miles, with a typical drive to the school taking about 10-15 minutes. The furthest edge of the attendance zone is approximately 9.9 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lyndon H Strough Middle School's student population of 817 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 74 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
817 students
Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
School Rankings
Lyndon H Strough Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lyndon H Strough Middle School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3708 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
9%
31%
Black
10%
15%
White
76%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)48.2%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lyndon H Strough Middle School's ranking?
Lyndon H Strough Middle School is ranked #3708 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Lyndon H Strough Middle School often compared to?
Lyndon H Strough Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Camden Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Lyndon H Strough Middle School?
817 students attend Lyndon H Strough Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Lyndon H Strough Middle School students are White, 10% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lyndon H Strough Middle School?
Lyndon H Strough Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Lyndon H Strough Middle School offer ?
Lyndon H Strough Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Lyndon H Strough Middle School part of?
Lyndon H Strough Middle School is part of Rome City School District.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
I believe the school contradicts itself wayyy too much with the rules and they don't give the students enough say in what goes on.
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