William H Golding Middle School

Summary:

William H Golding Middle School is a public middle school in Cobleskill, New York, serving 345 students in grades 6-9. The school is part of the Cobleskill-Richmondville Central School District, which is ranked 586 out of 866 school districts in New York and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While the school has a predominantly white student population, it has consistently underperformed compared to the state average on New York State Assessments in English Language Arts (ELA) and Math. For example, in the 2022-2023 school year, the school's proficiency rates were 38.2% in 6th grade ELA, 27.84% in 7th grade ELA, and 26.67% in 8th grade Math, all of which were lower than the state averages. The school's performance on state assessments also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with white students, special education students, and low socioeconomic status students performing significantly worse than their peers. This suggests potential equity issues within the school.

Interestingly, a nearby middle school, Canajoharie Middle School, has a similar demographic makeup but outperforms William H Golding Middle School on state assessments, particularly in Math. This suggests that factors beyond just student demographics may be contributing to the academic performance of these schools. Additionally, despite the school's declining performance, the spending per student has increased over the years, indicating that additional resources may not be translating into improved academic outcomes.


Detail:

Public 5-10

 193 Golding Dr
       Cobleskill, NY  12043-1099


(518) 234-4032

District: Cobleskill-Richmondville Central School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
942nd of 1,500 New York Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,541 Help


Students who attend William H Golding Middle School usually attend:

High:    Cobleskill-Richmondville High School

Feeder schools for William H Golding Middle School:

Elementary:    George D Ryder Elementary School
    Joseph B Radez Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  9.7 Help
Number of students:  345

Racial breakdown:

White:
87.0%
Hispanic:
9.9%
Two or more races:
2.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  48.1% Help


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Compare Details William H Golding Middle School ranks worse than 62.8% of middle schools in New York. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.93. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (87%), Hispanic (9.9%), two or more races (2.3%). (See more...)
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Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at William H Golding Middle School is 9.7. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at William H Golding Middle School is $15,541.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

William H Golding Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks William H Golding Middle School 942nd of 1500 New York public middle schools. (See William H Golding Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Cobleskill-Richmondville Central School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Cobleskill-Richmondville Central School District 586th of 866 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for William H Golding Middle School

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Rank History for all students at William H Golding Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 56.55 555th 1095 49.3%
2007 59.32 554th 1123 50.7%
2008 61.95 571st 1185 51.8%
2009 58.74 680th 1224 44.4%
2010 49.04 746th 1243 40.0%
2011 44.79 800th 1295 38.2%
2012 52.31 711th 1337 46.8%
2013 48.27 683rd 1373 50.3%
2014 51.30 627th 1401 55.2%
2015 44.88 758th 1407 46.1%
2016 36.20 925th 1429 35.3%
2017 41.25 845th 1455 41.9%
2018 44.21 789th 1438 45.1%
2019 39.56 846th 1439 41.2%
2021 37.84 786th 1242 36.7%
2022 46.45 762nd 1479 48.5%
2023 38.93 942nd 1500 37.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at William H Golding Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.34 880th 1170 24.8%
2019 19.65 1117th 1139 1.9%
2021 19.13 474th 522 9.2%
2022 24.95 1138th 1283 11.3%
2023 26.07 1083rd 1307 17.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at William H Golding Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.82 749th 1245 39.8%
2019 34.13 826th 1241 33.4%
2021 36.14 604th 935 35.4%
2022 29.65 985th 1306 24.6%
2023 29.14 995th 1288 22.7%
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Rank History for Female students at William H Golding Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.17 749th 1353 44.6%
2019 39.58 832nd 1370 39.3%
2021 31.08 790th 1066 25.9%
2022 48.96 713th 1454 51.0%
2023 39.70 902nd 1463 38.3%
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Rank History for Male students at William H Golding Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.77 779th 1352 42.4%
2019 39.51 792nd 1366 42.0%
2021 41.26 624th 1071 41.7%
2022 45.40 748th 1455 48.6%
2023 38.95 917th 1464 37.4%
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Rank History for White students at William H Golding Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.23 556th 763 27.1%
2019 25.31 571st 716 20.3%
2021 29.31 472nd 614 23.1%
2022 33.19 514th 748 31.3%
2023 27.47 603rd 772 21.9%
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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.

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Enrollment information for William H Golding Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1994 528 7 1 6 1 n/a n/a 0 543
1995 523 6 1 8 0 n/a n/a 0 538
1996 523 6 1 8 0 n/a n/a 0 538
1997 503 7 1 3 2 n/a n/a 0 516
1998 472 13 3 8 0 n/a n/a 0 496
1999 531 16 3 9 0 n/a n/a 0 559
2000 539 12 4 7 0 n/a n/a 0 562
2001 530 11 3 11 1 n/a n/a 0 556
2002 492 7 3 17 1 n/a n/a 0 520
2003 492 7 3 17 1 n/a n/a 0 520
2004 503 8 2 18 0 n/a n/a 0 531
2005 535 7 4 14 2 n/a n/a 0 562
2006 510 7 4 14 1 n/a n/a 0 536
2007 484 3 4 9 4 n/a n/a 0 504
2008 444 5 7 9 1 n/a n/a 0 466
2009 483 9 4 10 1 n/a n/a 0 507
2010 487 8 3 11 0 n/a n/a 4 513
2011 460 9 3 10 0 0 4 0 486
2012 415 5 6 15 0 1 0 0 442
2013 389 4 3 20 0 1 2 0 419
2014 390 5 6 21 0 0 4 0 426
2015 416 3 5 19 0 0 4 0 447
2016 405 8 2 16 0 0 7 0 438
2017 381 8 2 17 0 0 5 0 413
2018 356 6 2 15 2 0 6 0 387
2019 329 5 2 18 0 0 3 0 357
2020 333 8 5 16 0 0 4 0 366
2021 337 7 3 22 0 0 5 0 374
2022 318 6 2 32 0 0 5 0 363
2023 300 2 1 34 0 0 8 0 345

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 William H Golding Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 543 22.7 23.9 10.9
1995 538 31.0 17.4 31.6
1996 538 31.0 17.4 31.6
1997 516 29.0 17.8 24.8
1998 496 28.5 17.4 26.6
1999 559 39.3 14.2 21.3
2000 562 39.3 14.3 30.8
2001 556 41.3 13.5 24.1
2002 520 45.5 11.4 35
2003 520 45.5 11.4 35
2004 531 n/a n/a n/a
2005 562 41.5 13.5 35.6
2006 536 42.0 12.8 31
2007 504 40.0 12.6 36.3
2008 466 41.0 11.4 33.7
2009 507 42.0 12.1 28.4
2010 513 44.4 11.5 26.1
2011 486 42.7 11.3 24.7
2012 442 28.9 15.2 38.2
2013 419 29.8 14.0 37
2014 426 30.3 14.0 30.3
2015 447 32.0 13.9 43.4
2016 438 33.0 13.2 46.3
2017 413 35.2 11.7 52.3
2018 387 34.0 11.3 50.4
2019 357 34.0 10.4 53.8
2020 366 38.9 9.4 51.1
2021 374 39.3 9.5 55.3
2022 363 34.9 10.3 47.1
2023 345 35.5 9.7 48.1

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 William H Golding Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 543 22.7 23.9 10.9
1995 538 31.0 17.4 31.6
1996 538 31.0 17.4 31.6
1997 516 29.0 17.8 24.8
1998 496 28.5 17.4 26.6
1999 559 39.3 14.2 21.3
2000 562 39.3 14.3 30.8
2001 556 41.3 13.5 24.1
2002 520 45.5 11.4 35
2003 520 45.5 11.4 35
2004 531 n/a n/a n/a
2005 562 41.5 13.5 35.6
2006 536 42.0 12.8 31
2007 504 40.0 12.6 36.3
2008 466 41.0 11.4 33.7
2009 507 42.0 12.1 28.4
2010 513 44.4 11.5 26.1
2011 486 42.7 11.3 24.7
2012 442 28.9 15.2 38.2
2013 419 29.8 14.0 37
2014 426 30.3 14.0 30.3
2015 447 32.0 13.9 43.4
2016 438 33.0 13.2 46.3
2017 413 35.2 11.7 52.3
2018 387 34.0 11.3 50.4
2019 357 34.0 10.4 53.8
2020 366 38.9 9.4 51.1
2021 374 39.3 9.5 55.3
2022 363 34.9 10.3 47.1
2023 345 35.5 9.7 48.1

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.

Immunization Rates

William H Golding Middle School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricella
201399.1%1.0%0.0%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%
201499.3%0.5%0.0%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.3%99.5%99.5%
201595.3%0.9%0.0%99.1%98.7%98.7%98.7%99.1%99.1%98.2%
201695.6%0.2%0.7%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%95.6%
201790.9%0.5%0.0%99.5%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.5%99.8%99.3%
201894.1%1.0%0.0%98.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.7%99.7%99.5%
201998.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.4%
202099.7%0.0%99.7%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.7%99.7%99.7%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for William H Golding Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $391 (2.9%) $13,205 (97.1%) $13,596
2020 $408 (2.9%) $13,794 (97.1%) $14,201
2021 $600 (4.5%) $12,707 (95.5%) $13,307
2022 $989 (7.0%) $13,163 (93.0%) $14,153
2023 $1,819 (11.7%) $13,722 (88.3%) $15,541

Data source: New York Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on William H Golding Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 846th of 1439 Middle schoolsRanks 942nd of 1500 Middle schools
 4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (William H Golding Middle School)3938.2
 0.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Cobleskill-Richmondville Central School District)3938.2
 0.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4745.8
 1.2%
6th Grade Math (William H Golding Middle School)5062.4
 12.4%
   6th Grade Math (Cobleskill-Richmondville Central School District)5062.4
 12.4%
   6th Grade Math (New York)4748.1
 1.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (William H Golding Middle School)3827.8
 10.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Cobleskill-Richmondville Central School District)3827.8
 10.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4048
 8%
7th Grade Math (William H Golding Middle School)3942.9
 3.9%
   7th Grade Math (Cobleskill-Richmondville Central School District)3942.9
 3.9%
   7th Grade Math (New York)4451.9
 7.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (William H Golding Middle School)3035.5
 5.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Cobleskill-Richmondville Central School District)3035.5
 5.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4855.2
 7.2%
8th Grade Math (William H Golding Middle School)826.7
 18.7%
   8th Grade Math (Cobleskill-Richmondville Central School District)826.7
 18.7%
   8th Grade Math (New York)3340.7
 7.7%
End of Course Algebra I (William H Golding Middle School)100100
   End of Course Algebra I (Cobleskill-Richmondville Central School District)89.669.4
 20.2%
   End of Course Algebra I (New York)71.164.6
 6.5%
End of Course Living Environment (William H Golding Middle School)10096.2
 3.8%
   End of Course Living Environment (Cobleskill-Richmondville Central School District)86.884.4
 2.3%
   End of Course Living Environment (New York)73.273.9
 0.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students357345
 3.4%
African American52
 60%
American Indian00
Asian21
 50%
Hispanic1834
 88.9%
Pacific Islander00
White329300
 8.8%
Two or More Races38
 166.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients53.8%48.1%
 5.7%


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Students who attend William H Golding Middle School usually go on to attend Cobleskill-Richmondville High School

Students at William H Golding Middle School are 87% White, 10% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 345 students attended William H Golding Middle School.

William H Golding Middle School ranks 942nd of 1500 New York middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the WNYC and the New York State Department of Health and the NY State Education Department.

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