Serving 276 students in grades 5-8, Norwood-norfolk 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 33% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 276 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 3%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Norwood-Norfolk Middle School's attendance zone is located in Norwood, NY, covering an area of approximately 85.2 square miles, which encompasses the entire school district. The typical drive to the school takes about 10-15 minutes, with the farthest edge of the zone being 9.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Norwood-norfolk Middle School's student population of 276 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
276 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Norwood-norfolk 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 Norwood-norfolk Middle School is 0.06, 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
#3422 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
15%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
White
97%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.1%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Norwood-norfolk Middle School's ranking?
Norwood-norfolk Middle School is ranked #3422 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Norwood-norfolk Middle School often compared to?
Norwood-norfolk Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Norwood-norfolk Elementary School, Colton-pierrepont Central School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Norwood-norfolk Middle School?
276 students attend Norwood-norfolk Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Norwood-norfolk Middle School students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Norwood-norfolk Middle School?
Norwood-norfolk Middle School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Norwood-norfolk Middle School offer ?
Norwood-norfolk Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Norwood-norfolk Middle School part of?
Norwood-norfolk Middle School is part of Norwood-Norfolk Central School District.
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