Van Antwerp Middle School
Van Antwerp Middle School serves 420 students in grades 6-8.
Van Antwerp Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 54%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New York state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Van Antwerp Middle School's student population of 420 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 420 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 26 teachers |
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School Rankings
Van Antwerp Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 4,228 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Van Antwerp Middle School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NY) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1314 out of 4228 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 69% | 54% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 68% | 52% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 17% | 9% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 27% |
| Black | 6% | 17% |
| White | 71% | 43% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.47 | 0.71 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 10% | 51% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Niskayuna Central School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Van Antwerp Middle School is Niskayuna High School (0.7 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Oneida Middle School (1.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Hillside School (0.2 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Schenectady Hillside School Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-5 | 400 students10
0.2 miles
1100 Cornelius Ave
Schenectady, NY 12309
(518) 377-1856 0.2 K-5 400 - Schenectady Howe Elementary School Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 393 students10
0.5 miles
90 Elmer Ave
Schenectady, NY 12308
(518) 370-8295 0.5 PK-5 393 - Schenectady Niskayuna High School Math: 98% | Reading: 97%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: 9-12 | 1,407 student10
0.7 miles
1626 Balltown Rd
Schenectady, NY 12309
(518) 382-2511 0.7 9-12 1,407 - Schenectady Schenectady High School Math: 78% | Reading: 82%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 9-12 | 2,646 students10
0.8 miles
1445 The Plaza
Schenectady, NY 12308
(518) 881-2044 0.8 9-12 2,646 - Schenectady Jessie T Zoller Elementary School Math: 43% | Reading: 49%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 441 students10
1.0 miles
1880 Lancaster St
Schenectady, NY 12308
(518) 370-8290 1 PK-5 441
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