Gouverneur Middle School

Summary:

Gouverneur Middle School is a public middle school in Gouverneur, New York, serving 472 students in grades 5-8. The school is part of the Gouverneur Central School District, which is ranked 718 out of 866 school districts in New York and has a rating of 1 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.

Gouverneur Middle School faces significant challenges in academic performance, particularly in comparison to the state and nearby schools. The school has a much higher percentage of white students (96.4%) compared to the state average, and consistently underperforms the state in English Language Arts and Math proficiency rates across all grade levels. The school's performance is especially concerning for certain student subgroups, ranking in the bottom 20% of New York middle schools for female students, male students, and students with special needs, as well as the bottom 25% for students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. While the school's spending per student is slightly lower than the state average, its student-teacher ratio of 11.1 is higher than the nearby Indian River Middle School, which has a ratio of 10.3.

When compared to the nearby Indian River Middle School, Gouverneur Middle School performs significantly worse across various academic metrics, including ELA and Math proficiency rates, as well as Regents exam performance. Indian River Middle School ranks in the top 50% of New York middle schools, while Gouverneur Middle School is in the bottom 20%. Additionally, Gouverneur Middle School's performance has been declining over the past few years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 1318 out of 1439 middle schools in 2018-2019 to 1220 out of 1500 middle schools in 2022-2023. These challenges suggest the need for a comprehensive review and implementation of strategies to improve educational outcomes for all students at Gouverneur Middle School.

Detail:

Public 5-8

25 Wilson St
Gouverneur, NY 13642

(315) 287-1903

District: Gouverneur Central School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1220^th of 1,500 New York Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,076

Students who attend Gouverneur Middle School usually attend:

High:

Gouverneur High School

Feeder schools for Gouverneur Middle School:

Elementary:

Gouverneur Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.1

Number of students: 472

Racial breakdown:

White:

96.4%

Hispanic:

2.5%

African American:

0.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 68%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Gouverneur Middle School ranks worse than 81.3% of middle schools in New York. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.3. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (96.4%), Hispanic (2.5%), African American (0.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 68% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Gouverneur Middle School is 11.1. (See more...)

Compare Gouverneur Middle School employs 42.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Gouverneur Middle School is $12,076.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Gouverneur Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Gouverneur Middle School 1220^th of 1500 New York public middle schools. (See Gouverneur Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Gouverneur Central School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Gouverneur Central School District 718^th of 866 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Gouverneur Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Gouverneur Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2019	14.06	1318^th	1439	8.4%
2021	16.30	1126^th	1242	9.3%
2022	31.23	1047^th	1479	29.2%
2023	24.30	1220^th	1500	18.7%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Gouverneur Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2019	24.40	1045^th	1139	8.3%
2021	18.50	478^th	522	8.4%
2022	25.58	1115^th	1283	13.1%
2023	29.91	980^th	1307	25.0%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2021	16.43	875^th	935	6.4%
2022	30.18	975^th	1306	25.3%
2023	21.51	1133^rd	1288	12.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Gouverneur Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2019	17.14	1223^rd	1370	10.7%
2021	16.51	970^th	1066	9.0%
2022	30.57	1054^th	1454	27.5%
2023	24.59	1193^rd	1463	18.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Gouverneur Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2019	12.62	1293^rd	1366	5.3%
2021	16.37	969^th	1071	9.5%
2022	33.54	989^th	1455	32.0%
2023	25.48	1169^th	1464	20.2%

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Rank History for White students at Gouverneur Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	16.31	685^th	748	8.4%
2023	13.12	725^th	772	6.1%

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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 Gouverneur Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2019	443	2	1	6	2	454
2020	452	3	0	5	0	460
2021	446	3	0	9	0	458
2022	444	3	3	11	1	462
2023	455	2	1	12	2	472

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 Gouverneur Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	454	36.0	12.6	66.1
2020	460	39.0	11.7	58.7
2021	458	40.0	11.4	63.3
2022	462	41.1	11.2	63.6
2023	472	42.1	11.1	68

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 Gouverneur Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	454	36.0	12.6	66.1
2020	460	39.0	11.7	58.7
2021	458	40.0	11.4	63.3
2022	462	41.1	11.2	63.6
2023	472	42.1	11.1	68

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Gouverneur Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$849 (6.1%)	$12,958 (93.9%)	$13,807
2020	$936 (7.8%)	$11,074 (92.2%)	$12,010
2021	$1,334 (11.1%)	$10,638 (88.8%)	$11,973
2022	$1,977 (15.3%)	$10,931 (84.7%)	$12,908
2023	$1,695 (14.0%)	$10,381 (86.0%)	$12,076

Data source: New York Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Gouverneur Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1318^th of 1439 Middle schools	Ranks 1220^th of 1500 Middle schools	10.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (Gouverneur Middle School)	13	27.4	14.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Gouverneur Central School District)	13	26.9	13.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (New York)	38	45.1	7.1%
5th Grade Math (Gouverneur Middle School)	15	7	8%
5th Grade Math (Gouverneur Central School District)	15	6.9	8.1%
5th Grade Math (New York)	46	49.7	3.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Gouverneur Middle School)	19	27	8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Gouverneur Central School District)	19	27	8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (New York)	47	45.8	1.2%
6th Grade Math (Gouverneur Middle School)	26	39	13%
6th Grade Math (Gouverneur Central School District)	25	39	14%
6th Grade Math (New York)	47	48.1	1.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Gouverneur Middle School)	10	27	17%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Gouverneur Central School District)	10	26.6	16.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (New York)	40	48	8%
7th Grade Math (Gouverneur Middle School)	23	41.2	18.2%
7th Grade Math (Gouverneur Central School District)	23	40.4	17.4%
7th Grade Math (New York)	44	51.9	7.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Gouverneur Middle School)	22	28.9	6.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Gouverneur Central School District)	22	28.6	6.6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (New York)	48	55.2	7.2%
8th Grade Math (Gouverneur Middle School)	5	14.8	9.8%
8th Grade Math (Gouverneur Central School District)	5	14.6	9.6%
8th Grade Math (New York)	33	40.7	7.7%
End of Course Algebra I (Gouverneur Middle School)	100	100
End of Course Algebra I (Gouverneur Central School District)	65.5	69	3.4%
End of Course Algebra I (New York)	71.1	64.6	6.5%
End of Course Earth Science (Gouverneur Middle School)	100	100
End of Course Earth Science (Gouverneur Central School District)	79	77	1.9%
End of Course Earth Science (New York)	68.9	65	3.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	454	472	4%
African American	2	2
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	1
Hispanic	6	12	100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	443	455	2.7%
Two or More Races	2	2
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	66.1%	68%	1.9%

Schools Near Gouverneur Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				Regents Algebra I (2023)	Regents Earth Science (2023)	Regents Living Environment (2023)	NY State Assessments English Language Arts (2023)				NY State Assessments Math (2023)				NY State Assessments Science (2023)	% Completely Immunized (2020)	% Polio (2020)	% Measles (2020)	% Mumps (2020)	% Rubella (2020)	% Diphtheria (2020)	% Hepatitis B (2020)	% Varicella (2020)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Regents Algebra I End of Course	Regents Earth Science End of Course	Regents Living Environment End of Course	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 5th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 6th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 7th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 8th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 5th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 6th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 7th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 8th Grade	NY State Assessments Science 8th Grade	% Completely Immunized All Grades	% Polio All Grades	% Measles All Grades	% Mumps All Grades	% Rubella All Grades	% Diphtheria All Grades	% Hepatitis B All Grades	% Varicella All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Gouverneur Middle School	Public	5-8	25 Wilson St	Gouverneur	13642	St. Lawrence County	Gouverneur Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(315) 287-1903	472	42	11.1	68.0%	455 (96.4%)	2 (0.4%)	12 (2.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	24.3	1220^th of 1500 public middle schools	18.7%		31.2	1047^th of 1479 public middle schools	29.2%	173	100.0	100.0		27.4	27.0	27.0	28.9	7.0	39.0	41.2	14.8	41.8									$12,076	$1,695	$10,381
Indian River Middle School	Public	6-8	32735 County Rt 29	Philadelphia	13673	Jefferson County	Indian River Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(315) 642-0125	672	65	10.3	60.4%	478 (71.1%)	49 (7.3%)	71 (10.6%)	3 (0.4%)	4 (0.6%)	11 (1.6%)	56 (8.3%)	50.7	699^th of 1500 public middle schools	53.4%		47.6	733^rd of 1479 public middle schools	50.4%	34	100.0		100.0		40.6	42.9	57.9		43.1	53.1	45.4	49.6	99.2	99.9	99.9	99.9	99.9	99.3	99.9	99.9	$15,552	$989	$14,563

Frequently Asked Questions about Gouverneur Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Gouverneur Middle School?

Students at Gouverneur Middle School are 96% White, 3% Hispanic.

How many students attend Gouverneur Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 472 students attended Gouverneur Middle School.

What high school do graduates of Gouverneur Middle School attend?

Students who attend Gouverneur Middle School usually go on to attend Gouverneur High School

Is Gouverneur Middle School a good school?

Gouverneur Middle School ranks in the bottom 18.7% of New York middle schools.

What district is Gouverneur Middle School in?

Gouverneur Central School District

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