Serving 294 students in grades 6-8, Sherburne-earlville 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 29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower 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 4% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 294 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sherburne-earlville Middle School's student population of 294 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
294 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Year Founded
1967
School Calendar
Campus Size
400
School Rankings
Sherburne-earlville 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 Sherburne-earlville Middle School is 0.08, which is less 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
#3703 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
n/a
30%
Black
n/a
16%
White
96%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sherburne-earlville Middle School's ranking?
Sherburne-earlville Middle School is ranked #3703 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Sherburne-earlville Middle School often compared to?
Sherburne-earlville Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oxford Academy Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Sherburne-earlville Middle School?
294 students attend Sherburne-earlville Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Sherburne-earlville Middle School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sherburne-earlville Middle School?
Sherburne-earlville Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Sherburne-earlville Middle School offer ?
Sherburne-earlville Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Sherburne-earlville Middle School part of?
Sherburne-earlville Middle School is part of Sherburne-Earlville Central School District.
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