For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 236 students in Spencer, NY.
The top-ranked public middle school in Spencer, NY is Spencer-van Etten Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Spencer, NY public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the New York public middle school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Spencer have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public middle school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Spencer, NY (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Spencer-van Etten Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1 Center St
Spencer, NY 14883
(607) 589-7120
Spencer, NY 14883
(607) 589-7120
Gr: 5-8 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Spencer, NY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Spencer, NY include Spencer-van Etten Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Spencer?
1 public middle schools are located in Spencer.
What is the racial composition of students in Spencer?
Spencer public middle schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public middle schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Recent Articles
School Leadership Matters: Evaluating a Principal
Learn how to evaluate a public school principal before enrolling by examining leadership stability, teacher support, communication, school culture, instructional priorities, discipline, family engagement, and measurable improvement efforts.
Comparing Before- and After-School Programs
Learn how to compare before- and after-school programs when choosing a public school, including hours, costs, staffing, safety, activities, enrollment rules, transportation, meals, and daily convenience for families.
Choosing a Public School During Budget Uncertainty
Learn which questions parents should ask when choosing a public school during budget uncertainty, including staffing, programs, class sizes, transportation, reserves, enrollment trends, and planned reductions ahead.