Is Rombout Middle School a good school?

Rombout Middle School ranks in the bottom 24.7% of New York middle schools.

How many students attend Rombout Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 615 students attended Rombout Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Rombout Middle School?

Students at Rombout Middle School are 43% White, 29% Hispanic, 14% African American, 10% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

What high school do graduates of Rombout Middle School attend?

Students who attend Rombout Middle School usually go on to attend Beacon High School

Rombout Middle School

Summary:

Rombout Middle School is a public middle school located in Beacon, New York, serving 615 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Beacon City School District, which is ranked 590 out of 865 school districts in New York and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Rombout Middle School has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past few years, dropping from 369 out of 1,242 New York middle schools in 2020-2021 to 1,132 out of 1,504 in 2023-2024, with a 1-star rating. The school's performance on state assessments is generally below the state and district averages, with proficiency rates ranging from around 40% in ELA and Math to as low as 3.75% in 8th grade Math. However, Rombout Middle School performs exceptionally well on Regents exams, with 100% proficiency in Living Environment and Algebra I in recent years, significantly outperforming the district and state averages. The school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with White and multi-racial students generally performing better than their peers, while African American, Hispanic, and economically disadvantaged students struggle, ranking in the bottom quartile of New York middle schools.

When comparing Rombout Middle School to nearby middle schools, such as Orville A Todd Middle School and Cornwall Middle School, the neighboring schools consistently outperform Rombout on state assessments and have higher statewide rankings. These schools serve student populations with lower rates of economic disadvantage and tend to have stronger overall academic outcomes. Rombout Middle School's higher percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to many of the nearby schools, suggests that socioeconomic factors may play a significant role in the school's academic performance, despite the district's higher per-student spending at the school.

Detail:

Public 6-8

84 Matteawan Rd
Beacon, NY 12508-2051

(845) 838-6900

District: Beacon City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1132^nd of 1,504 New York Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $19,610

Students who attend Rombout Middle School usually attend:

High:

Beacon High School

Feeder schools for Rombout Middle School:

Elementary:	Glenham School
	J V Forrestal Elementary School
	Sargent School
	South Avenue School

Student/teacher ratio: 10.0

Number of students: 615

Racial breakdown:

White:

43.3%

Hispanic:

29.4%

African American:

14.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 50.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Rombout Middle School ranks worse than 75.3% of middle schools in New York. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.66. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Rombout Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (43.3%), Hispanic (29.4%), African American (14.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 50.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Rombout Middle School is 10. (See more...)

Compare Rombout Middle School employs 61.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Rombout Middle School is $19,610.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Rombout Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Rombout Middle School 1132^nd of 1504 New York public middle schools. (See Rombout Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Beacon City School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Beacon City School District 590^th of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Rombout Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Rombout Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2006	39.12	757^th	1095	30.9%
2007	40.28	770^th	1123	31.4%
2008	47.91	764^th	1185	35.5%
2009	56.52	713^th	1224	41.7%
2010	50.71	724^th	1243	41.8%
2011	51.53	722^nd	1295	44.2%
2012	47.59	781^st	1337	41.6%
2013	43.43	757^th	1373	44.9%
2014	43.80	781^st	1401	44.3%
2015	47.22	714^th	1407	49.3%
2016	43.26	800^th	1429	44.0%
2017	55.44	591^st	1455	59.4%
2018	50.86	668^th	1438	53.5%
2019	41.63	802^nd	1439	44.3%
2021	63.21	369^th	1242	70.3%
2022	49.61	691^st	1479	53.3%
2023	37.13	976^th	1500	34.9%
2024	28.66	1132^nd	1504	24.7%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Rombout Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	56.75	44^th	107	58.9%
2022	37.70	119^th	190	37.4%
2023	38.75	128^th	208	38.5%
2024	35.79	139^th	220	36.8%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Rombout Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	32.03	886^th	1170	24.3%
2019	24.80	1031^st	1139	9.5%
2022	32.13	941^st	1283	26.7%
2023	30.42	965^th	1307	26.2%
2024	31.72	920^th	1303	29.4%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	37.72	780^th	1245	37.3%
2019	26.85	968^th	1241	22.0%
2022	36.12	831^st	1306	36.4%
2023	22.99	1114^th	1288	13.5%
2024	18.57	1158^th	1296	10.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Rombout Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	58.73	538^th	1353	60.2%
2019	48.95	657^th	1370	52.0%
2022	49.69	704^th	1454	51.6%
2023	37.63	947^th	1463	35.3%
2024	18.17	1310^th	1465	10.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Rombout Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	42.80	766^th	1352	43.3%
2019	34.82	876^th	1366	35.9%
2022	49.94	654^th	1455	55.1%
2023	37.12	944^th	1464	35.5%
2024	31.36	1062^nd	1464	27.5%

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Rank History for Asian students at Rombout Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	65.88	138^th	374	63.1%
2022	48.59	225^th	381	40.9%

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Rank History for African American students at Rombout Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	36.82	421^st	663	36.5%
2019	26.32	516^th	653	21.0%
2022	38.86	430^th	706	39.1%
2023	28.03	538^th	696	22.7%
2024	21.16	603^rd	705	14.5%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Rombout Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	49.12	389^th	810	52.0%
2019	41.07	462^nd	826	44.1%
2022	29.94	684^th	914	25.2%
2023	24.68	787^th	943	16.5%
2024	24.50	787^th	953	17.4%

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Rank History for White students at Rombout Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	45.88	417^th	763	45.3%
2019	42.15	415^th	716	42.0%
2022	66.94	223^rd	748	70.2%
2023	45.18	434^th	772	43.8%
2024	36.02	519^th	778	33.3%

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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 Rombout Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	411	84	0	99	0	n/a	n/a	0	594
1990	360	127	6	103	0	n/a	n/a	0	596
1991	355	111	8	106	0	n/a	n/a	0	580
1992	373	119	6	111	1	n/a	n/a	0	610
1993	401	114	3	116	1	n/a	n/a	0	635
1994	344	120	9	151	1	n/a	n/a	0	625
1995	358	174	7	111	2	n/a	n/a	0	652
1996	358	174	7	111	2	n/a	n/a	0	652
1997	405	179	6	119	1	n/a	n/a	0	710
1998	398	164	9	114	2	n/a	n/a	0	687
1999	439	176	10	117	1	n/a	n/a	0	743
2000	451	196	12	132	2	n/a	n/a	0	793
2001	513	185	9	125	0	n/a	n/a	0	832
2002	495	191	16	166	0	n/a	n/a	0	868
2003	495	191	16	166	0	n/a	n/a	0	868
2004	487	207	7	138	0	n/a	n/a	0	839
2005	492	248	16	179	1	n/a	n/a	0	936
2006	456	225	17	161	1	n/a	n/a	0	860
2007	414	199	16	162	1	n/a	n/a	2	794
2008	393	180	16	164	0	n/a	n/a	5	758
2009	365	174	27	154	0	n/a	n/a	3	723
2010	340	194	25	165	0	n/a	n/a	10	734
2011	333	192	18	176	0	0	16	0	735
2012	290	181	13	187	1	0	16	0	688
2013	297	159	12	181	1	2	20	0	672
2014	305	156	11	199	1	0	19	0	691
2015	330	138	12	193	0	0	22	0	695
2016	335	121	14	185	0	0	28	0	683
2017	317	99	15	186	0	1	36	0	654
2018	316	101	19	180	0	1	42	0	659
2019	283	118	17	205	0	0	40	0	663
2020	272	113	15	182	0	1	43	0	626
2021	263	112	21	187	0	1	48	0	632
2022	250	95	23	182	1	1	51	0	603
2023	266	87	21	181	1	0	59	0	615

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 Rombout Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	594	56.9	10.4	n/a
1990	596	58.8	10.1	n/a
1991	580	60.0	9.6	n/a
1992	610	62.8	9.7	n/a
1993	635	40.7	15.6	n/a
1994	625	43.4	14.4	27.8
1995	652	45.2	14.4	10
1996	652	45.2	14.4	10
1997	710	48.2	14.7	26.1
1998	687	52.0	13.2	41.2
1999	743	52.6	14.1	45.2
2000	793	55.2	14.4	49.3
2001	832	65.4	12.7	34.6
2002	868	63.0	13.8	40.7
2003	868	63.0	13.8	40.7
2004	839	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	936	65.9	14.2	34.9
2006	860	65.0	13.2	39.8
2007	794	60.8	13.1	32.8
2008	758	62.0	12.2	38.1
2009	723	62.6	11.5	41.5
2010	734	59.6	12.3	3
2011	735	59.8	12.2	41.6
2012	688	54.2	12.6	40
2013	672	59.0	11.3	50.3
2014	691	58.8	11.7	48.6
2015	695	60.0	11.5	46
2016	683	60.0	11.3	49
2017	654	59.3	11.0	48.2
2018	659	61.0	10.7	45.5
2019	663	57.0	11.6	40.9
2020	626	60.0	10.4	44.6
2021	632	60.4	10.4	46.7
2022	603	60.7	9.9	42.3
2023	615	61.5	10.0	50.6

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 Rombout Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	594	56.9	10.4	n/a
1990	596	58.8	10.1	n/a
1991	580	60.0	9.6	n/a
1992	610	62.8	9.7	n/a
1993	635	40.7	15.6	n/a
1994	625	43.4	14.4	27.8
1995	652	45.2	14.4	10
1996	652	45.2	14.4	10
1997	710	48.2	14.7	26.1
1998	687	52.0	13.2	41.2
1999	743	52.6	14.1	45.2
2000	793	55.2	14.4	49.3
2001	832	65.4	12.7	34.6
2002	868	63.0	13.8	40.7
2003	868	63.0	13.8	40.7
2004	839	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	936	65.9	14.2	34.9
2006	860	65.0	13.2	39.8
2007	794	60.8	13.1	32.8
2008	758	62.0	12.2	38.1
2009	723	62.6	11.5	41.5
2010	734	59.6	12.3	3
2011	735	59.8	12.2	41.6
2012	688	54.2	12.6	40
2013	672	59.0	11.3	50.3
2014	691	58.8	11.7	48.6
2015	695	60.0	11.5	46
2016	683	60.0	11.3	49
2017	654	59.3	11.0	48.2
2018	659	61.0	10.7	45.5
2019	663	57.0	11.6	40.9
2020	626	60.0	10.4	44.6
2021	632	60.4	10.4	46.7
2022	603	60.7	9.9	42.3
2023	615	61.5	10.0	50.6

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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