Mechanicville Middle School (Closed 2012)
Mechanicville Middle School served 324 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 67% (which was equal to the New York state average of 67%) for the 2010-11 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 51% (which was lower than the New York state average of 58%) for the 2010-11 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the New York state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the New York state average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
324 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)67%
67%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)51%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
9%
Hispanic
2%
27%
Black
2%
17%
White
94%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2011-2012 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
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