Taconic Hills Middle School serves 338 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 12% (which was lower than the New York state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 23% (which was lower than the New York state average of 39%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
338 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)12%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)23%
39%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
7%
30%
Black
3%
16%
White
88%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
3%
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?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% NY state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% NY state average).
How many students attend Taconic Hills Middle School?
338 students attend Taconic Hills Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Taconic Hills Middle School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Taconic Hills Middle School?
Taconic Hills Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Taconic Hills Middle School offer ?
Taconic Hills Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Taconic Hills Middle School part of?
Taconic Hills Middle School is part of Taconic Hills Central School District.
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