Cortland Junior High School

Summary:

Cortland Junior High School is a public middle school serving grades 7-8 in Cortland, New York, with 299 students. The school consistently underperforms compared to state averages and nearby schools on academic assessments, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math significantly lower than the state. The school also struggles to support the academic achievement of certain student subgroups, ranking in the bottom quartile of New York middle schools for White students and Special Education students in ELA proficiency.

Despite relatively high spending per student at $18,459, Cortland Junior High School has consistently ranked in the bottom third of New York middle schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's academic performance lags behind many nearby middle schools, such as Boynton Middle School (Ithaca City School District) and Lansing Middle School (Lansing Central School District), which consistently outperform Cortland on state assessments and have higher school rankings.

The significant performance gaps between Cortland Junior High School's subgroups suggest that the school may need to focus on more targeted interventions and support for these populations. Additionally, the low ranking and 1-star rating of the Cortland City School District indicate that the challenges faced by Cortland Junior High School may be reflective of broader systemic issues within the district that need to be addressed.


Detail:

Public 7-8

 S Valley View Dr
       Cortland, NY  13045


(607) 758-4111

District: Cortland City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1114th of 1,504 New York Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,459 Help


Students who attend Cortland Junior High School usually attend:

High:    Cortland High School

Feeder schools for Cortland Junior High School:

Elementary:    Fe Smith Intermediate School
    Franklyn S Barry Primary School

Student/teacher ratio:  8.0 Help
Number of students:  299

Racial breakdown:

White:
84.3%
Two or more races:
7.4%
Hispanic:
3.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  51.2% Help


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Compare Details Cortland Junior High School ranks worse than 74.1% of middle schools in New York. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 29.46. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (84.3%), two or more races (7.4%), Hispanic (3.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 51.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cortland Junior High School is 8. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cortland Junior High School is $18,459.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Cortland Junior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Cortland Junior High School 1114th of 1504 New York public middle schools. (See Cortland Junior High School in the ranking list.)

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African American students:
White students:


Cortland City School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Cortland City School District 711th of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Cortland Junior High School

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Rank History for all students at Cortland Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 19.40 1225th 1439 14.9%
2021 33.74 854th 1242 31.2%
2022 35.04 979th 1479 33.8%
2023 36.30 989th 1500 34.1%
2024 29.46 1114th 1504 25.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Cortland Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 15.04 115th 126 8.7%
2022 19.50 152nd 190 20.0%
2023 13.62 191st 208 8.2%
2024 39.14 127th 220 42.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Cortland Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 25.20 1018th 1139 10.6%
2021 33.86 346th 522 33.7%
2022 35.79 821st 1283 36.0%
2023 25.08 1106th 1307 15.4%
2024 14.47 1294th 1303 0.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Cortland Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 22.38 1061st 1241 14.5%
2021 23.97 797th 935 14.8%
2023 17.79 1179th 1288 8.5%
2024 11.07 1253rd 1296 3.3%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Cortland Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 56.28 196th 594 67.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Cortland Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 22.52 1137th 1370 17.0%
2021 37.43 686th 1066 35.6%
2022 38.84 894th 1454 38.5%
2023 34.39 1010th 1463 31.0%
2024 39.40 915th 1465 37.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Cortland Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 15.96 1240th 1366 9.2%
2021 29.20 797th 1071 25.6%
2022 32.42 1013th 1455 30.4%
2023 39.53 899th 1464 38.6%
2024 22.58 1237th 1464 15.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Cortland Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 44.66 367th 705 47.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Cortland Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 25.02 671st 826 18.8%
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Rank History for White students at Cortland Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 11.41 681st 716 4.9%
2021 24.41 502nd 614 18.2%
2022 22.40 623rd 748 16.7%
2023 25.83 613th 772 20.6%
2024 18.42 687th 778 11.7%
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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 Cortland Junior High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2018 325 16 5 18 0 0 21 0 385
2019 297 11 1 19 0 0 25 0 353
2020 305 7 1 15 0 0 26 0 354
2021 302 3 5 11 0 0 31 0 352
2022 283 7 7 13 0 0 23 0 333
2023 252 7 6 11 0 1 22 0 299

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 Cortland Junior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2018 385 34.0 11.3 59
2019 353 35.0 10.0 73.1
2020 354 43.0 8.2 51.4
2021 352 40.3 8.7 72.2
2022 333 36.5 9.1 74.5
2023 299 36.9 8.0 51.2

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 Cortland Junior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2018 385 34.0 11.3 59
2019 353 35.0 10.0 73.1
2020 354 43.0 8.2 51.4
2021 352 40.3 8.7 72.2
2022 333 36.5 9.1 74.5
2023 299 36.9 8.0 51.2

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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Per Pupil Expenditures for Cortland Junior High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $531 (4.6%) $11,078 (95.4%) $11,610
2020 $519 (4.2%) $11,969 (95.8%) $12,488
2021 $625 (4.0%) $15,133 (96.0%) $15,758
2022 $891 (6.4%) $13,055 (93.6%) $13,946
2023 $1,695 (9.2%) $16,764 (90.8%) $18,459

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Cortland Junior High 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 1225th of 1439 Middle schoolsRanks 989th of 1500 Middle schools
 19.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Cortland Junior High School)2337.5
 14.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Cortland City School District)2336.9
 13.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4048
 8%
7th Grade Math (Cortland Junior High School)2041.8
 21.8%
   7th Grade Math (Cortland City School District)2041.1
 21.1%
   7th Grade Math (New York)4451.9
 7.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Cortland Junior High School)2638.7
 12.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Cortland City School District)2638.7
 12.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4855.2
 7.2%
8th Grade Math (Cortland Junior High School)1227.6
 15.6%
   8th Grade Math (Cortland City School District)1227.6
 15.6%
   8th Grade Math (New York)3340.7
 7.7%
End of Course Common Core Algebra I (Cortland Junior High School)100100
   End of Course Common Core Algebra I (Cortland City School District)74.464.1
 10.3%
   End of Course Common Core Algebra I (New York)71.164.6
 6.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students353299
 15.3%
African American117
 36.4%
American Indian00
Asian16
 500%
Hispanic1911
 42.1%
Pacific Islander01
White297252
 15.2%
Two or More Races2522
 12%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients73.1%51.2%
 21.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Cortland Junior High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 299 students attended Cortland Junior High School.

Students at Cortland Junior High School are 84% White, 7% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 2% African American, 2% Asian.

Students who attend Cortland Junior High School usually go on to attend Cortland High School

Cortland Junior High School ranks 1114th of 1504 New York middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star 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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