Is Draper Middle School a good school?

Draper Middle School ranks 1068 th of 1504 New York middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

How many students attend Draper Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 680 students attended Draper Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Draper Middle School?

Students at Draper Middle School are 67% White, 12% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 5% African American, 4% Asian, 1% American Indian, 1% Pacific Islander.

What high school do graduates of Draper Middle School attend?

Students who attend Draper Middle School usually go on to attend Mohonasen Senior High School

Draper Middle School

Summary:

Draper Middle School is a public middle school located in Schenectady, New York, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 646 students. The school is part of the Rotterdam-Mohonasen Central School District, which is ranked 548 out of 865 school districts in New York and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Draper Middle School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of New York middle schools, with a ranking between 775-1068 over the past 5 years. The school's performance on state assessments is generally below the state and district averages, with proficiency rates in ELA ranging from 29.38% to 43.9% and in math from 29.37% to 44.08%, compared to state averages of 43.64% to 51.88% and 40.72% to 57.08%, respectively. However, the school performs better in Regents exams, with 100% proficiency in Living Environment and Algebra I in recent years, exceeding the district and state averages. The school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with the school ranking in the bottom 25% of New York middle schools for Asian, White, Multi-racial, English Language Learner, Special Education, and Low Socioeconomic Status students, while performing better for African American and Hispanic students.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Voorheesville Middle School, Farnsworth Middle School, and Van Antwerp Middle School, Draper Middle School's performance is generally lower, with these nearby schools having higher rankings and better academic outcomes. These nearby schools also have lower percentages of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 14.19% to 27.34%, compared to Draper Middle School's 45.67%. Despite these challenges, Draper Middle School's small class sizes and strong Regents exam results suggest that there may be opportunities for improvement and targeted interventions to support student learning and achievement.

Detail:

Public 6-8

2070 Curry Rd
Schenectady, NY 12303-4400

(518) 356-8350

District: Rotterdam-Mohonasen Central School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1068^th of 1,504 New York Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,417

Students who attend Draper Middle School usually attend:

High:

Mohonasen Senior High School

Feeder schools for Draper Middle School:

Elementary:	Herman L Bradt Elementary School
	Pinewood Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.6

Number of students: 680

Racial breakdown:

White:

67.4%

Hispanic:

11.8%

Two or more races:

8.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 46%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Draper Middle School ranks worse than 71% of middle schools in New York. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.57. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (67.4%), Hispanic (11.8%), two or more races (8.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 46% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Draper Middle School is 11.6. (See more...)

Compare Draper Middle School employs 58.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Draper Middle School is $15,417.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Draper Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Draper Middle School 1068^th of 1504 New York public middle schools. (See Draper Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Rotterdam-Mohonasen Central School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Rotterdam-Mohonasen Central School District 548^th of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Draper Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Draper Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2006	63.65	444^th	1095	59.5%
2007	64.99	457^th	1123	59.3%
2008	66.24	490^th	1185	58.6%
2009	56.59	711^th	1224	41.9%
2010	60.58	575^th	1243	53.7%
2011	59.93	583^rd	1295	55.0%
2012	57.98	622^nd	1337	53.5%
2013	51.08	640^th	1373	53.4%
2014	54.61	559^th	1401	60.1%
2015	72.33	309^th	1407	78.0%
2016	58.57	525^th	1429	63.3%
2017	42.88	818^th	1455	43.8%
2018	36.00	935^th	1438	35.0%
2019	28.95	1035^th	1439	28.1%
2021	38.30	775^th	1242	37.6%
2022	40.80	877^th	1479	40.7%
2023	46.92	789^th	1500	47.4%
2024	32.57	1068^th	1504	29.0%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Draper Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2019	8.33	126^th	126	0.0%
2021	21.77	77^th	95	18.9%
2022	32.22	123^rd	190	35.3%
2023	22.25	166^th	208	20.2%
2024	16.70	193^rd	220	12.3%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Draper Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	34.40	401^st	591	32.1%
2024	25.36	565^th	615	8.1%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Draper Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	35.62	773^rd	1170	33.9%
2019	29.74	886^th	1139	22.2%
2021	32.89	355^th	522	32.0%
2022	30.29	1000^th	1283	22.1%
2023	27.50	1036^th	1307	20.7%
2024	26.25	1068^th	1303	18.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Draper Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	19.42	1128^th	1245	9.4%
2019	21.00	1089^th	1241	12.2%
2021	30.98	694^th	935	25.8%
2022	32.56	921^st	1306	29.5%
2023	31.57	950^th	1288	26.2%
2024	22.39	1107^th	1296	14.6%

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Rank History for Homeless students at Draper Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	26.74	440^th	543	19.0%
2024	23.20	507^th	594	14.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Draper Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	37.07	895^th	1353	33.9%
2019	33.39	945^th	1370	31.0%
2021	34.81	739^th	1066	30.7%
2022	39.33	883^rd	1454	39.3%
2023	50.50	704^th	1463	51.9%
2024	34.62	1003^rd	1465	31.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Draper Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	36.26	874^th	1352	35.4%
2019	27.92	1003^rd	1366	26.6%
2021	39.02	660^th	1071	38.4%
2022	41.79	820^th	1455	43.6%
2023	41.79	857^th	1464	41.5%
2024	32.19	1046^th	1464	28.6%

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Rank History for Asian students at Draper Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	8.28	365^th	388	5.9%
2024	7.66	377^th	396	4.8%

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Rank History for African American students at Draper Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2022	40.70	409^th	706	42.1%
2023	49.67	326^th	696	53.2%
2024	25.16	570^th	705	19.1%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Draper Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	28.97	628^th	810	22.5%
2019	19.24	730^th	826	11.6%
2021	35.10	290^th	449	35.4%
2022	39.38	538^th	914	41.1%
2023	46.72	467^th	943	50.5%
2024	30.31	696^th	953	27.0%

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Rank History for White students at Draper Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	24.20	632^nd	763	17.2%
2019	21.18	613^th	716	14.4%
2021	32.20	450^th	614	26.7%
2022	29.59	555^th	748	25.8%
2023	40.21	479^th	772	38.0%
2024	27.07	623^rd	778	19.9%

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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: NY State Education Department

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Enrollment information for Draper Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	633	5	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	642
1990	661	4	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	668
1991	655	8	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	663
1992	635	2	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	639
1993	614	6	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	625
1994	599	6	9	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	614
1995	723	10	5	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	741
1996	723	10	5	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	741
1997	782	10	7	9	1	n/a	n/a	0	809
1998	790	12	3	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	808
1999	778	12	5	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	801
2000	758	15	8	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	787
2001	773	18	9	11	1	n/a	n/a	0	812
2002	798	21	13	8	3	n/a	n/a	0	843
2003	798	21	13	8	3	n/a	n/a	0	843
2004	820	27	14	4	5	n/a	n/a	0	870
2005	831	27	13	12	3	n/a	n/a	0	886
2006	806	28	14	12	5	n/a	n/a	0	865
2007	788	16	16	6	0	n/a	n/a	16	842
2008	734	31	3	6	18	n/a	n/a	0	792
2009	701	37	3	12	1	n/a	n/a	2	756
2010	657	35	21	13	2	n/a	n/a	2	730
2011	671	30	22	0	2	0	0	0	725
2012	672	22	20	21	4	1	5	0	745
2013	617	23	18	21	7	1	11	0	698
2014	568	21	21	28	7	0	16	0	661
2015	546	29	19	27	5	0	17	0	643
2016	533	26	17	36	5	0	13	0	630
2017	507	27	19	44	3	0	23	0	623
2018	492	22	16	47	4	0	31	0	612
2019	512	32	20	56	1	1	40	0	662
2020	535	35	19	64	2	1	43	0	699
2021	512	36	19	65	2	2	35	0	671
2022	482	30	18	64	6	2	46	0	648
2023	444	43	26	71	8	7	47	0	646
2024	458	35	27	80	10	10	60	0	680

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Draper Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	642	37.3	17.2	n/a
1990	668	37.3	17.9	n/a
1991	663	37.7	17.5	n/a
1992	639	37.3	17.1	n/a
1993	625	44.4	14.1	n/a
1994	614	34.8	17.6	7
1995	741	42.5	17.4	5.3
1996	741	42.5	17.4	5.3
1997	809	45.0	18.0	14.7
1998	808	44.7	18.1	10
1999	801	45.8	17.5	9.7
2000	787	46.0	17.1	15.4
2001	812	52.9	15.3	17.1
2002	843	54.9	15.4	16.1
2003	843	54.9	15.4	16.1
2004	870	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	886	59.8	14.8	17.3
2006	865	60.0	14.4	15.6
2007	842	62.0	13.6	18.9
2008	792	63.4	12.5	17.9
2009	756	60.6	12.5	20.4
2010	730	56.5	12.9	22.9
2011	725	54.7	13.2	27.2
2012	745	48.5	15.3	31.3
2013	698	45.6	15.3	34
2014	661	43.1	15.3	31.6
2015	643	42.0	15.3	37
2016	630	43.0	14.6	37.1
2017	623	40.9	15.2	40
2018	612	44.0	13.9	39.2
2019	662	45.8	14.4	42.1
2020	699	59.4	11.7	47.1
2021	671	56.8	11.8	43.4
2022	648	58.8	11.0	39
2023	646	58.9	10.9	45.7
2024	680	58.2	11.6	46

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Draper Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	642	37.3	17.2	n/a
1990	668	37.3	17.9	n/a
1991	663	37.7	17.5	n/a
1992	639	37.3	17.1	n/a
1993	625	44.4	14.1	n/a
1994	614	34.8	17.6	7
1995	741	42.5	17.4	5.3
1996	741	42.5	17.4	5.3
1997	809	45.0	18.0	14.7
1998	808	44.7	18.1	10
1999	801	45.8	17.5	9.7
2000	787	46.0	17.1	15.4
2001	812	52.9	15.3	17.1
2002	843	54.9	15.4	16.1
2003	843	54.9	15.4	16.1
2004	870	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	886	59.8	14.8	17.3
2006	865	60.0	14.4	15.6
2007	842	62.0	13.6	18.9
2008	792	63.4	12.5	17.9
2009	756	60.6	12.5	20.4
2010	730	56.5	12.9	22.9
2011	725	54.7	13.2	27.2
2012	745	48.5	15.3	31.3
2013	698	45.6	15.3	34
2014	661	43.1	15.3	31.6
2015	643	42.0	15.3	37
2016	630	43.0	14.6	37.1
2017	623	40.9	15.2	40
2018	612	44.0	13.9	39.2
2019	662	45.8	14.4	42.1
2020	699	59.4	11.7	47.1
2021	671	56.8	11.8	43.4
2022	648	58.8	11.0	39
2023	646	58.9	10.9	45.7
2024	680	58.2	11.6	46

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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