Serving 616 students in grades 6-8, Oneida 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 9% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (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 78% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 616 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Oneida Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Oneida Middle School's student population of 616 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
616 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Oneida Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oneida Middle School is 0.79, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4033 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
17%
10%
Hispanic
22%
29%
Black
28%
16%
White
22%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oneida Middle School's ranking?
Oneida Middle School is ranked #4033 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Oneida Middle School often compared to?
Oneida Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central Park Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Oneida Middle School?
616 students attend Oneida Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
28% of Oneida Middle School students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 17% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oneida Middle School?
Oneida Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Oneida Middle School offer ?
Oneida Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Oneida Middle School part of?
Oneida Middle School is part of Schenectady City School District.
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