Knickerbacker Middle School

Summary:

Knickerbacker Middle School is a public middle school located in Troy, New York, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 471 students. The school is part of the Lansingburgh Central School District, which is ranked 754 out of 865 school districts in New York and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Knickerbacker Middle School consistently ranks in the bottom quartile of New York middle schools, with a statewide ranking between 992-1260 out of around 1500 middle schools over the past 10 years. Its performance on state assessments is significantly below the state average, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA) and Math ranging from 17-39% compared to the state averages of 44-52%. The school struggles to support its diverse student population, ranking in the bottom half of New York middle schools for African American, Hispanic, and low socioeconomic status students, with proficiency rates well below state averages. Knickerbacker Middle School has a very high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 67-77% over the past few years, significantly higher than the state average.

When comparing Knickerbacker Middle School to nearby middle schools, such as Gowana Middle School and Koda Middle School, both part of the higher-performing Shenendehowa Central School District, the performance gap is quite stark, with significantly higher proficiency rates in ELA and Math, as well as higher statewide rankings. Knickerbacker Middle School's performance has remained consistently low over the past 10 years, with little to no improvement in its statewide ranking or proficiency rates on state assessments, indicating a need for a comprehensive review of the school's educational strategies and resource allocation to address the persistent academic challenges.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 320 7th Ave
       Troy, NY  12182-3295


(518) 233-6811

District: Lansingburgh Central School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1260th of 1,504 New York Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,436 Help


Students who attend Knickerbacker Middle School usually attend:

High:    Lansingburgh Senior High School

Feeder schools for Knickerbacker Middle School:

Elementary:    Rensselaer Park Elementary School
    Turnpike Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  7.8 Help
Number of students:  471

Racial breakdown:

White:
51.0%
African American:
23.4%
Hispanic:
15.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  74.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Knickerbacker Middle School ranks worse than 83.8% of middle schools in New York. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 22.44. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Knickerbacker Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (51%), African American (23.4%), Hispanic (15.5%). (See more...)
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Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Knickerbacker Middle School is 7.8. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Knickerbacker Middle School is $19,436.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Knickerbacker Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Knickerbacker Middle School 1260th of 1504 New York public middle schools. (See Knickerbacker Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Lansingburgh Central School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Lansingburgh Central School District 754th of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Knickerbacker Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Knickerbacker Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 32.09 804th 1095 26.6%
2007 32.77 826th 1123 26.4%
2008 38.45 851st 1185 28.2%
2009 49.31 794th 1224 35.1%
2010 45.36 783rd 1243 37.0%
2011 49.07 749th 1295 42.2%
2012 37.22 919th 1337 31.3%
2013 30.12 973rd 1373 29.1%
2014 29.91 1001st 1401 28.6%
2015 30.84 998th 1407 29.1%
2016 31.86 992nd 1429 30.6%
2017 30.58 1035th 1455 28.9%
2018 21.98 1188th 1438 17.4%
2019 24.00 1135th 1439 21.1%
2021 18.15 1098th 1242 11.6%
2022 18.96 1286th 1479 13.0%
2023 23.28 1241st 1500 17.3%
2024 22.44 1260th 1504 16.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Knickerbacker Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 30.06 66th 95 30.5%
2022 21.35 145th 190 23.7%
2024 28.16 158th 220 28.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Knickerbacker Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.30 991st 1170 15.3%
2019 27.90 938th 1139 17.6%
2021 20.61 464th 522 11.1%
2022 28.74 1034th 1283 19.4%
2023 30.15 975th 1307 25.4%
2024 23.85 1134th 1303 13.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Knickerbacker Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.66 1115th 1245 10.4%
2019 24.12 1024th 1241 17.5%
2021 21.83 823rd 935 12.0%
2022 16.27 1209th 1306 7.4%
2023 23.56 1100th 1288 14.6%
2024 21.19 1122nd 1296 13.4%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Knickerbacker Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 28.48 320th 392 18.4%
2022 26.53 401st 487 17.7%
2023 38.64 351st 543 35.4%
2024 30.14 462nd 594 22.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Knickerbacker Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.90 1138th 1353 15.9%
2019 26.90 1051st 1370 23.3%
2021 21.63 917th 1066 14.0%
2022 19.12 1267th 1454 12.9%
2023 16.31 1323rd 1463 9.6%
2024 24.64 1200th 1465 18.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Knickerbacker Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.65 1092nd 1352 19.2%
2019 24.82 1069th 1366 21.7%
2021 14.73 992nd 1071 7.4%
2022 20.26 1250th 1455 14.1%
2023 30.19 1073rd 1464 26.7%
2024 24.27 1201st 1464 18.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Knickerbacker Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.94 603rd 663 9.0%
2019 30.03 469th 653 28.2%
2021 27.10 197th 253 22.1%
2022 22.46 596th 706 15.6%
2023 27.43 545th 696 21.7%
2024 27.10 555th 705 21.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Knickerbacker Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.09 787th 810 2.8%
2019 24.09 681st 826 17.6%
2021 23.04 380th 449 15.4%
2022 20.22 809th 914 11.5%
2023 23.07 806th 943 14.5%
2024 12.16 915th 953 4.0%
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Rank History for White students at Knickerbacker Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.46 706th 763 7.5%
2019 18.41 639th 716 10.8%
2021 11.12 586th 614 4.6%
2022 15.03 689th 748 7.9%
2023 17.85 692nd 772 10.4%
2024 20.48 674th 778 13.4%
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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 Knickerbacker Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 492 19 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 517
1990 485 15 8 2 0 n/a n/a 0 510
1991 501 21 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 529
1992 504 31 2 4 8 n/a n/a 0 549
1993 481 25 7 2 3 n/a n/a 0 518
1994 481 30 9 7 0 n/a n/a 0 527
1995 513 35 4 10 0 n/a n/a 0 562
1996 513 35 4 10 0 n/a n/a 0 562
1997 531 37 1 14 0 n/a n/a 0 583
1998 564 42 8 7 0 n/a n/a 0 621
1999 532 55 6 12 0 n/a n/a 0 605
2000 510 50 5 18 0 n/a n/a 0 583
2001 535 72 11 12 0 n/a n/a 0 630
2002 540 91 5 16 0 n/a n/a 0 652
2003 540 91 5 16 0 n/a n/a 0 652
2004 484 89 5 19 1 n/a n/a 0 598
2005 465 94 7 15 1 n/a n/a 0 582
2006 460 130 5 24 2 n/a n/a 0 621
2007 409 127 7 28 7 n/a n/a 0 578
2008 422 142 5 37 4 n/a n/a 0 610
2009 406 138 6 38 2 n/a n/a 0 590
2010 386 117 8 42 3 n/a n/a 0 556
2011 373 115 5 55 3 0 0 0 551
2012 378 127 4 47 3 0 12 0 571
2013 376 118 1 42 1 0 15 0 553
2014 363 113 3 49 1 0 23 0 552
2015 315 110 3 67 1 0 24 0 520
2016 297 96 3 65 0 0 29 0 490
2017 312 92 4 69 0 0 40 0 517
2018 308 81 7 64 1 0 41 0 502
2019 295 82 4 59 2 1 49 0 492
2020 278 85 3 66 1 1 43 0 477
2021 270 97 4 75 1 0 52 0 499
2022 256 97 2 82 0 1 37 0 475
2023 240 110 3 73 0 0 44 1 471

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 Knickerbacker Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 517 44.9 11.5 n/a
1990 510 41.9 12.1 n/a
1991 529 42.9 12.3 n/a
1992 549 49.9 11.0 n/a
1993 518 44.0 11.8 n/a
1994 527 41.7 12.6 27.1
1995 562 40.2 14.0 27.2
1996 562 40.2 14.0 27.2
1997 583 41.4 14.1 35
1998 621 40.0 15.5 36.7
1999 605 40.3 15.0 35.2
2000 583 38.6 15.1 46.8
2001 630 42.9 14.7 46.2
2002 652 40.4 16.1 44.2
2003 652 40.4 16.1 44.2
2004 598 n/a n/a n/a
2005 582 35.6 16.3 45.7
2006 621 39.0 15.9 47.8
2007 578 35.6 16.2 49.8
2008 610 46.7 13.1 47.2
2009 590 49.2 12.0 49.8
2010 556 49.2 11.3 55
2011 551 n/a n/a 53.2
2012 571 45.0 12.6 56.2
2013 553 45.0 12.2 53
2014 552 45.0 12.2 56.7
2015 520 44.0 11.8 56.9
2016 490 45.0 10.8 63.3
2017 517 42.9 12.0 63.4
2018 502 48.0 10.4 62.7
2019 492 45.0 10.9 65
2020 477 58.0 8.2 70.4
2021 499 55.1 9.0 76.8
2022 475 63.7 7.4 67.8
2023 471 59.9 7.8 74.9

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 Knickerbacker Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 517 44.9 11.5 n/a
1990 510 41.9 12.1 n/a
1991 529 42.9 12.3 n/a
1992 549 49.9 11.0 n/a
1993 518 44.0 11.8 n/a
1994 527 41.7 12.6 27.1
1995 562 40.2 14.0 27.2
1996 562 40.2 14.0 27.2
1997 583 41.4 14.1 35
1998 621 40.0 15.5 36.7
1999 605 40.3 15.0 35.2
2000 583 38.6 15.1 46.8
2001 630 42.9 14.7 46.2
2002 652 40.4 16.1 44.2
2003 652 40.4 16.1 44.2
2004 598 n/a n/a n/a
2005 582 35.6 16.3 45.7
2006 621 39.0 15.9 47.8
2007 578 35.6 16.2 49.8
2008 610 46.7 13.1 47.2
2009 590 49.2 12.0 49.8
2010 556 49.2 11.3 55
2011 551 n/a n/a 53.2
2012 571 45.0 12.6 56.2
2013 553 45.0 12.2 53
2014 552 45.0 12.2 56.7
2015 520 44.0 11.8 56.9
2016 490 45.0 10.8 63.3
2017 517 42.9 12.0 63.4
2018 502 48.0 10.4 62.7
2019 492 45.0 10.9 65
2020 477 58.0 8.2 70.4
2021 499 55.1 9.0 76.8
2022 475 63.7 7.4 67.8
2023 471 59.9 7.8 74.9

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.

Immunization Rates

Knickerbacker Middle School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricella
2013100.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
2014100.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
201594.3%0.0%0.0%99.6%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%96.9%
201691.0%0.6%0.0%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.2%98.8%
201798.1%1.1%0.0%99.4%98.7%98.7%98.7%99.8%99.4%98.7%
201898.4%0.8%0.2%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.2%98.8%99.0%
201999.2%0.0%0.0%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%
202098.8%0.0%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Knickerbacker Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $941 (7.0%) $12,455 (93.0%) $13,396
2020 $636 (4.0%) $15,082 (96.0%) $15,717
2021 $1,296 (10.1%) $11,529 (89.9%) $12,825
2022 $2,977 (17.3%) $14,262 (82.7%) $17,239
2023 $3,647 (18.8%) $15,790 (81.2%) $19,436

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Knickerbacker Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1135th of 1439 Middle schoolsRanks 1241st of 1500 Middle schools
 3.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Knickerbacker Middle School)2925.9
 3.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Lansingburgh Central School District)2825.9
 2.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4745.8
 1.2%
6th Grade Math (Knickerbacker Middle School)2439.4
 15.4%
   6th Grade Math (Lansingburgh Central School District)2439.4
 15.4%
   6th Grade Math (New York)4748.1
 1.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Knickerbacker Middle School)2921.7
 7.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Lansingburgh Central School District)2921.2
 7.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4048
 8%
7th Grade Math (Knickerbacker Middle School)2429.9
 5.9%
   7th Grade Math (Lansingburgh Central School District)2429.3
 5.3%
   7th Grade Math (New York)4451.9
 7.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Knickerbacker Middle School)2939.9
 10.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Lansingburgh Central School District)2939.4
 10.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4855.2
 7.2%
8th Grade Math (Knickerbacker Middle School)1812
 6%
   8th Grade Math (Lansingburgh Central School District)1711.8
 5.2%
   8th Grade Math (New York)3340.7
 7.7%
End of Course Common Core Algebra I (Knickerbacker Middle School)100100
   End of Course Common Core Algebra I (Lansingburgh Central School District)83.161.8
 21.3%
   End of Course Common Core Algebra I (New York)71.164.6
 6.5%
End of Course Earth Science (Knickerbacker Middle School)9677.3
 18.7%
   End of Course Earth Science (Lansingburgh Central School District)7556.7
 18.3%
   End of Course Earth Science (New York)68.965
 3.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students492471
 4.3%
African American82110
 34.1%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian43
 25%
Hispanic5973
 23.7%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White295240
 18.6%
Two or More Races4944
 10.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients65%74.9%
 9.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Knickerbacker Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 471 students attended Knickerbacker Middle School.

Students who attend Knickerbacker Middle School usually go on to attend Lansingburgh Senior High School

Students at Knickerbacker Middle School are 51% White, 23% African American, 15% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races.

Knickerbacker Middle School ranks in the bottom 16.2% of New York middle schools.


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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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