Serving 208 students in grades 6-8, Stissing Mountain 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 was 40-44% (which was lower than the New York state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the New York state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
208 students
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Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)40-44%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)40-44%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Showing 2009–2025. View full 23-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Hispanic
12%
31%
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Black
1%
15%
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White
83%
39%
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Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
55%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
2%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% NY state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NY state average).
How many students attend Stissing Mountain Middle School?
208 students attend Stissing Mountain Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Stissing Mountain Middle School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Stissing Mountain Middle School?
Stissing Mountain Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Stissing Mountain Middle School offer ?
Stissing Mountain Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Stissing Mountain Middle School part of?
Stissing Mountain Middle School is part of Pine Plains Central School District.
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