Serving 344 students in grades 6-9, William H Golding 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 47% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 6-9
- Enrollment: 344 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: William H Golding Middle School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Cobleskill, NY, covering approximately 181.4 square miles, with typical drive times of 15 to 20 minutes and an average distance of 7.8 miles to the zone's edge, reaching up to 12.8 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
William H Golding Middle School's student population of 344 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-9
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
344 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Year Founded
1933
School Calendar
School Rankings
William H Golding 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 William H Golding Middle School is 0.17, 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
#2511 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
5%
31%
Black
1%
15%
White
91%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.1%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Bulldogs
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is William H Golding Middle School's ranking?
William H Golding Middle School is ranked #2511 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend William H Golding Middle School?
344 students attend William H Golding Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of William H Golding Middle School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of William H Golding Middle School?
William H Golding Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does William H Golding Middle School offer ?
William H Golding Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-9 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is William H Golding Middle School part of?
William H Golding Middle School is part of Cobleskill-Richmondville Central School District.
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