Middle Schools in Brasher Falls Central School District

The Brasher Falls Central School District has only one middle school, St. Lawrence Middle School, which serves students in grades 5-8. The school's performance has declined over the past three years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 680 out of 1,479 New York middle schools in 2021-2022 to 1,122 out of 1,504 in 2023-2024, and its SchoolDigger rating decreasing from 3 stars to 1 star.

While St. Lawrence Middle School's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA) and Math are generally below the state averages, the school's proficiency rates in Regents exams, such as Living Environment and Algebra I, are significantly higher than the state and district averages. Additionally, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 9.6, which may suggest smaller class sizes and more individualized attention for students. However, the school has a high percentage of students (67.2%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

The Brasher Falls Central School District as a whole is ranked 705 out of 865 in New York and is rated 1 star out of 5 by SchoolDigger, suggesting relatively low performance compared to other districts in the state. The decline in St. Lawrence Middle School's performance and the district's overall low ranking warrant further investigation to identify the underlying factors and implement targeted interventions to improve student outcomes.