Is Homer Junior High School a good school?

Homer Junior High School ranks 585 th of 1500 New York middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Homer Junior High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 410 students attended Homer Junior High School.

What is the racial makeup of Homer Junior High School?

Students at Homer Junior High School are 90% White, 4% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

What high school do graduates of Homer Junior High School attend?

Students who attend Homer Junior High School usually go on to attend Homer Senior High School

Homer Junior High School

Summary:

Homer Junior High School is a public middle school serving around 410 students in grades 6-8 in the Ithaca City School District in Homer, New York. The school has a predominantly White student population, with around 90% of students identifying as such, though this percentage has declined slightly in recent years.

Academically, Homer Junior High School has consistently performed below the state average in English Language Arts (ELA) and Math proficiency across grades 6-8. However, the school's performance in 8th grade Science and Algebra I Regents exams is significantly higher than the state average. Compared to nearby schools like Dewitt Middle School and Lansing Middle School, Homer Junior High School generally performs better than Cincinnatus Middle School but lags behind the others in academic metrics.

Despite spending significantly more per student ($17,093 in 2022-2023) and having a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 8.3, Homer Junior High School's academic performance has been inconsistent, with some grades showing improvement while others have declined. This suggests a need for a more comprehensive and targeted approach to improving academic outcomes, particularly in ELA and Math. The school's high percentage of White students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds may also present unique challenges and opportunities in terms of addressing achievement gaps and providing targeted support.

Detail:

Public 6-8

58 Clinton St
Homer, NY 13077-0500

(607) 749-1240

District: Homer Central School District

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,093

Students who attend Homer Junior High School usually attend:

High:

Homer Senior High School

Feeder schools for Homer Junior High School:

Elementary:	Homer Elementary School
	Homer Intermediate School

Student/teacher ratio: 8.3

Number of students: 410

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.2%

Hispanic:

4.4%

Two or more races:

3.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 45.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Homer Junior High School ranks better than 61% of middle schools in New York. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56.64. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (90.2%), Hispanic (4.4%), two or more races (3.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 45.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Homer Junior High School is 8.3. (See more...)

Compare Homer Junior High School employs 48.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Homer Junior High School is $17,093.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Homer Junior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Homer Junior High School 585^th of 1500 New York public middle schools. (See Homer Junior High School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Homer Central School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Homer Central School District 419^th of 866 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Homer Junior High School

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Rank History for all students at Homer Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2006	62.86	459^th	1095	58.1%
2007	59.71	546^th	1123	51.4%
2008	56.54	659^th	1185	44.4%
2009	71.20	408^th	1224	66.7%
2010	74.39	319^th	1243	74.3%
2011	71.51	394^th	1295	69.6%
2012	66.05	494^th	1337	63.1%
2013	76.98	256^th	1373	81.4%
2014	55.42	549^th	1401	60.8%
2015	56.81	552^nd	1407	60.8%
2016	44.37	776^th	1429	45.7%
2017	38.63	895^th	1455	38.5%
2018	47.89	729^th	1438	49.3%
2019	47.09	695^th	1439	51.7%
2021	44.34	672^nd	1242	45.9%
2022	55.39	603^rd	1479	59.2%
2023	56.64	585^th	1500	61.0%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Homer Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	35.82	766^th	1170	34.5%
2021	29.11	390^th	522	25.3%
2022	30.43	994^th	1283	22.5%
2023	29.56	985^th	1307	24.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Homer Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	29.58	948^th	1245	23.9%
2019	35.99	781^st	1241	37.1%
2021	32.57	660^th	935	29.4%
2022	37.70	790^th	1306	39.5%
2023	44.08	685^th	1288	46.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Homer Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	45.42	759^th	1353	43.9%
2019	43.85	745^th	1370	45.6%
2021	40.25	631^st	1066	40.8%
2022	58.02	552^nd	1454	62.0%
2023	62.78	489^th	1463	66.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Homer Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	50.28	645^th	1352	52.3%
2019	51.05	594^th	1366	56.5%
2021	45.05	564^th	1071	47.3%
2022	49.45	668^th	1455	54.1%
2023	49.58	693^rd	1464	52.7%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Homer Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	36.93	597^th	943	36.7%

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Rank History for White students at Homer Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	22.29	655^th	763	14.2%
2019	27.74	547^th	716	23.6%
2021	35.73	423^rd	614	31.1%
2022	40.08	445^th	748	40.5%
2023	44.57	438^th	772	43.3%

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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 Homer Junior High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2000	430	3	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	438
2001	418	3	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	426
2002	417	1	5	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	425
2003	417	1	5	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	425
2004	400	3	7	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	413
2005	386	1	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	390
2006	373	1	1	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	382
2007	362	6	6	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	380
2008	358	3	6	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	369
2009	347	1	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	351
2010	336	2	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	340
2011	369	2	6	2	0	0	0	0	379
2012	351	3	7	0	0	0	1	0	362
2013	328	4	3	3	0	0	0	0	338
2014	456	7	3	4	0	0	5	0	475
2015	451	5	3	4	0	0	6	0	469
2016	462	3	4	4	1	0	7	0	481
2017	478	3	2	4	1	0	5	0	493
2018	465	2	0	9	1	0	9	0	486
2019	437	3	2	17	0	0	9	0	468
2020	441	2	2	20	0	0	9	0	474
2021	422	3	5	16	0	0	12	0	458
2022	414	2	4	14	0	0	19	1	454
2023	370	2	3	18	0	0	16	1	410

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 Homer Junior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2000	438	36.0	12.2	17.4
2001	426	36.5	11.7	20.2
2002	425	32.5	13.1	23.5
2003	425	32.5	13.1	23.5
2004	413	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	390	30.0	13.0	24.9
2006	382	31.0	12.3	26.4
2007	380	30.0	12.7	24.5
2008	369	28.0	13.2	25.2
2009	351	29.0	12.1	25.9
2010	340	28.0	12.1	31.2
2011	379	30.5	12.4	30.6
2012	362	29.0	12.4	27.1
2013	338	29.0	11.6	31.4
2014	475	40.4	11.7	34.9
2015	469	42.0	11.1	45.2
2016	481	46.0	10.4	45.3
2017	493	48.9	10.0	43.8
2018	486	48.6	9.9	42.2
2019	468	44.6	10.4	43.4
2020	474	50.0	9.4	44.1
2021	458	48.0	9.5	46.1
2022	454	48.9	9.2	46.7
2023	410	48.9	8.3	45.9

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 Homer Junior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2000	438	36.0	12.2	17.4
2001	426	36.5	11.7	20.2
2002	425	32.5	13.1	23.5
2003	425	32.5	13.1	23.5
2004	413	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	390	30.0	13.0	24.9
2006	382	31.0	12.3	26.4
2007	380	30.0	12.7	24.5
2008	369	28.0	13.2	25.2
2009	351	29.0	12.1	25.9
2010	340	28.0	12.1	31.2
2011	379	30.5	12.4	30.6
2012	362	29.0	12.4	27.1
2013	338	29.0	11.6	31.4
2014	475	40.4	11.7	34.9
2015	469	42.0	11.1	45.2
2016	481	46.0	10.4	45.3
2017	493	48.9	10.0	43.8
2018	486	48.6	9.9	42.2
2019	468	44.6	10.4	43.4
2020	474	50.0	9.4	44.1
2021	458	48.0	9.5	46.1
2022	454	48.9	9.2	46.7
2023	410	48.9	8.3	45.9

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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