Serving 704 students in grades 6-8, Richard H O'rourke Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 704 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 69% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 82% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Richard H O'Rourke Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Burnt Hills, NY, encompassing approximately 50.4 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes about 10-12 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located 6.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Richard H O'rourke Middle School's student population of 704 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 72 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
704 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Richard H O'rourke Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Richard H O'rourke Middle School is 0.19, 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
#973 out of 4346 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
90%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.9%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-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 Richard H O'rourke Middle School's ranking?
Richard H O'rourke Middle School is ranked #973 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Richard H O'rourke Middle School often compared to?
Richard H O'rourke Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ballston Spa Middle School, Oliver W Winch Middle School, Maple Avenue Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Richard H O'rourke Middle School?
704 students attend Richard H O'rourke Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Richard H O'rourke Middle School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Richard H O'rourke Middle School?
Richard H O'rourke Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Richard H O'rourke Middle School offer ?
Richard H O'rourke Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Richard H O'rourke Middle School part of?
Richard H O'rourke Middle School is part of Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Central School District.
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