Serving 537 students in grades 5-8, Schalmont Middle School ranks in the top 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 46% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher 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 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 537 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Schalmont Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire school district of Schenectady, NY, and spans approximately 79.3 square miles. The typical drive to the school is 10-15 minutes, with an average distance of 5.4 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 10.2 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Schalmont Middle School's student population of 537 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
537 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Schalmont Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Schalmont Middle School is 0.38, 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
#2123 out of 4346 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Hispanic
9%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Black
3%
15%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 36-year historical data
White
78%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Two or more races
7%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.1%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Schalmont Middle School's ranking?
Schalmont Middle School is ranked #2123 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Schalmont Middle School often compared to?
Schalmont Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Draper Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Schalmont Middle School?
537 students attend Schalmont Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Schalmont Middle School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Schalmont Middle School?
Schalmont Middle School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Schalmont Middle School offer ?
Schalmont Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Schalmont Middle School part of?
Schalmont Middle School is part of Schalmont Central School District.
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