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Van Antwerp Middle School

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Van Antwerp Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in the Niskayuna Central School District in Schenectady, New York, with 428 students and a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Van Antwerp Middle School consistently outperforms the state and district averages in proficiency rates for English Language Arts (ELA) and Math on the New York State Assessments. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 6th grade ELA proficiency rate was 70.37% compared to the district's 61.85% and the state's 43.64%. The school also has a 100% proficiency rate on the Regents Algebra I exam, significantly higher than the district (93.08%) and state (62.47%) averages. Additionally, the school performs well across various student subgroups, with its female students ranking 142 out of 1,465 New York middle schools and its white students ranking 129 out of 778 schools in 2023-2024. The school's multi-racial students also performed exceptionally well, ranking 32 out of 220 schools.

While Van Antwerp Middle School outperforms the state and district averages, it is also competitive with nearby middle schools in the Niskayuna and Shenendehowa districts, such as Iroquois Middle School and Koda Middle School, which also rank highly in the state and have strong academic performance. However, Van Antwerp Middle School's relatively low student-teacher ratio of 12.3 in 2022-2023 is a notable strength compared to nearby schools.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 2253 Story Ave
       Schenectady, NY  12309-5317

(518) 370-1243

District: Niskayuna Central School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
161st of 1,504 New York Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,878 Help


Students who attend Van Antwerp Middle School usually attend:

High:    Niskayuna High School

Feeder schools for Van Antwerp Middle School:

Elementary:    Craig Elementary School
    Hillside School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.3 Help
Number of students:  428

Racial breakdown:

White:
64.3%
Asian:
15.4%
African American:
7.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  27.3% Help


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Compare Details Van Antwerp Middle School ranks better than 89.3% of middle schools in New York. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 87.04. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (64.3%), Asian (15.4%), African American (7.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 27.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Van Antwerp Middle School is 12.3. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Van Antwerp Middle School is $12,878.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Van Antwerp Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Van Antwerp Middle School 161st of 1504 New York public middle schools. (See Van Antwerp Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Niskayuna Central School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Niskayuna Central School District 149th of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Van Antwerp Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Van Antwerp Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 89.23 58th 1095 94.7%
2007 84.34 124th 1123 89.0%
2008 83.23 129th 1185 89.1%
2009 81.19 137th 1224 88.8%
2010 85.96 116th 1243 90.7%
2011 89.56 78th 1295 94.0%
2012 87.60 103rd 1337 92.3%
2013 91.29 87th 1373 93.7%
2014 87.45 114th 1401 91.9%
2015 90.07 93rd 1407 93.4%
2016 85.23 146th 1429 89.8%
2017 85.66 156th 1455 89.3%
2018 84.43 176th 1438 87.8%
2019 87.83 142nd 1439 90.1%
2021 71.63 272nd 1242 78.1%
2022 80.41 225th 1479 84.8%
2023 77.92 277th 1500 81.5%
2024 87.04 161st 1504 89.3%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Van Antwerp Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 54.63 50th 126 60.3%
2022 46.96 95th 190 50.0%
2023 80.67 37th 208 82.2%
2024 86.36 32nd 220 85.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Van Antwerp Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.52 455th 1170 61.1%
2019 54.16 333rd 1139 70.8%
2021 30.62 375th 522 28.2%
2022 63.95 269th 1283 79.0%
2023 59.29 359th 1307 72.5%
2024 66.05 271st 1303 79.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Van Antwerp Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.56 549th 1245 55.9%
2019 43.77 608th 1241 51.0%
2021 62.70 250th 935 73.3%
2022 73.01 242nd 1306 81.5%
2023 60.03 424th 1288 67.1%
2024 57.67 460th 1296 64.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Van Antwerp Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.42 144th 1353 89.4%
2019 84.80 167th 1370 87.8%
2021 70.85 229th 1066 78.5%
2022 77.71 245th 1454 83.1%
2023 82.03 209th 1463 85.7%
2024 88.02 142nd 1465 90.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Van Antwerp Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.84 204th 1352 84.9%
2019 87.86 138th 1366 89.9%
2021 68.56 254th 1071 76.3%
2022 81.55 206th 1455 85.8%
2023 76.33 282nd 1464 80.7%
2024 84.14 178th 1464 87.8%
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Rank History for Asian students at Van Antwerp Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.34 190th 374 49.2%
2019 51.72 202nd 369 45.3%
2021 52.96 132nd 236 44.1%
2022 62.41 155th 381 59.3%
2023 62.25 163rd 388 58.0%
2024 72.56 102nd 396 74.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Van Antwerp Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.98 215th 663 67.6%
2019 77.14 108th 653 83.5%
2021 50.33 111th 253 56.1%
2022 45.87 349th 706 50.6%
2023 55.39 280th 696 59.8%
2024 61.03 219th 705 68.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Van Antwerp Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 48.27 419th 914 54.2%
2023 54.17 384th 943 59.3%
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Rank History for White students at Van Antwerp Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.72 147th 763 80.7%
2019 82.06 100th 716 86.0%
2021 60.96 214th 614 65.1%
2022 72.71 170th 748 77.3%
2023 66.21 252nd 772 67.4%
2024 80.02 129th 778 83.4%
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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 Van Antwerp Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1993 403 10 38 4 0 n/a n/a 0 455
1994 404 10 34 7 0 n/a n/a 0 455
1995 407 8 28 2 0 n/a n/a 0 445
1996 407 8 28 2 0 n/a n/a 0 445
1997 414 13 29 5 0 n/a n/a 0 461
1998 418 11 25 7 0 n/a n/a 0 461
1999 439 11 26 7 0 n/a n/a 0 483
2000 445 7 27 3 0 n/a n/a 0 482
2001 440 8 29 2 0 n/a n/a 0 479
2002 422 10 26 9 0 n/a n/a 0 467
2003 422 10 26 9 0 n/a n/a 0 467
2004 424 10 45 8 0 n/a n/a 0 487
2005 396 8 38 9 0 n/a n/a 0 451
2006 381 8 38 9 0 n/a n/a 0 436
2007 370 14 35 5 0 n/a n/a 0 424
2008 387 21 37 5 0 n/a n/a 0 450
2009 378 26 42 11 0 n/a n/a 0 457
2010 381 21 51 8 0 n/a n/a 1 462
2011 354 24 54 7 1 0 0 0 440
2012 339 22 53 7 0 1 2 0 424
2013 319 30 61 15 0 1 2 0 428
2014 315 27 61 13 0 0 4 0 420
2015 309 24 55 13 0 0 7 0 408
2016 303 21 61 13 0 0 12 0 410
2017 300 18 62 15 0 0 16 0 411
2018 298 26 72 13 0 1 10 0 420
2019 323 20 83 16 1 1 18 0 462
2020 313 21 76 21 1 0 22 0 454
2021 304 27 70 23 1 0 22 0 447
2022 280 30 59 26 3 0 22 1 421
2023 275 34 66 24 2 1 25 1 428

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 Van Antwerp Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 455 24.0 19.0 n/a
1994 455 26.0 17.5 3.3
1995 445 32.0 13.9 2.9
1996 445 32.0 13.9 2.9
1997 461 28.1 16.4 2
1998 461 27.4 16.8 4.8
1999 483 28.2 17.1 6.4
2000 482 27.2 17.7 7.9
2001 479 31.1 15.4 6.5
2002 467 32.0 14.6 8.1
2003 467 32.0 14.6 8.1
2004 487 n/a n/a n/a
2005 451 31.2 14.5 7.5
2006 436 33.0 13.2 7.3
2007 424 34.7 12.2 5
2008 450 35.9 12.5 5.1
2009 457 35.1 13.0 7.2
2010 462 31.2 14.7 11.1
2011 440 33.0 13.3 8.2
2012 424 33.1 12.8 14.2
2013 428 31.0 13.8 14.5
2014 420 25.0 16.7 16
2015 408 25.0 16.3 0
2016 410 26.0 15.7 13.4
2017 411 24.1 17.0 11.2
2018 420 26.2 16.0 12.4
2019 462 28.8 16.0 11.5
2020 454 43.2 10.4 13.9
2021 447 37.2 12.0 21.7
2022 421 32.8 12.8 23.3
2023 428 34.5 12.3 27.3

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 Van Antwerp Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 455 24.0 19.0 n/a
1994 455 26.0 17.5 3.3
1995 445 32.0 13.9 2.9
1996 445 32.0 13.9 2.9
1997 461 28.1 16.4 2
1998 461 27.4 16.8 4.8
1999 483 28.2 17.1 6.4
2000 482 27.2 17.7 7.9
2001 479 31.1 15.4 6.5
2002 467 32.0 14.6 8.1
2003 467 32.0 14.6 8.1
2004 487 n/a n/a n/a
2005 451 31.2 14.5 7.5
2006 436 33.0 13.2 7.3
2007 424 34.7 12.2 5
2008 450 35.9 12.5 5.1
2009 457 35.1 13.0 7.2
2010 462 31.2 14.7 11.1
2011 440 33.0 13.3 8.2
2012 424 33.1 12.8 14.2
2013 428 31.0 13.8 14.5
2014 420 25.0 16.7 16
2015 408 25.0 16.3 0
2016 410 26.0 15.7 13.4
2017 411 24.1 17.0 11.2
2018 420 26.2 16.0 12.4
2019 462 28.8 16.0 11.5
2020 454 43.2 10.4 13.9
2021 447 37.2 12.0 21.7
2022 421 32.8 12.8 23.3
2023 428 34.5 12.3 27.3

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

Van Antwerp Middle School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricella
201399.3%0.4%0.2%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%
201498.9%0.4%0.4%98.9%98.9%98.9%98.9%98.9%98.9%98.9%
201595.2%0.9%0.0%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%
201698.6%0.9%0.2%98.6%98.6%98.6%98.6%98.6%98.6%98.6%
201794.7%0.5%0.5%98.6%98.4%98.4%98.4%98.6%98.6%98.4%
201896.4%0.5%0.2%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%
2019100.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
202098.5%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.8%100.0%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Van Antwerp Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $156 (1.5%) $10,244 (98.5%) $10,399
2020 $259 (2.3%) $10,996 (97.7%) $11,255
2021 $269 (2.0%) $13,523 (98.0%) $13,793
2022 $741 (5.9%) $11,907 (94.1%) $12,648
2023 $802 (6.2%) $12,076 (93.8%) $12,878

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Van Antwerp Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 142nd of 1439 Middle schoolsRanks 277th of 1500 Middle schools
 8.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Van Antwerp Middle School)6766.2
 0.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Niskayuna Central School District)6664.7
 1.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4745.8
 1.2%
6th Grade Math (Van Antwerp Middle School)7273.6
 1.6%
   6th Grade Math (Niskayuna Central School District)6869.3
 1.3%
   6th Grade Math (New York)4748.1
 1.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Van Antwerp Middle School)6251.6
 10.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Niskayuna Central School District)6157.4
 3.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4048
 8%
7th Grade Math (Van Antwerp Middle School)6263.4
 1.4%
   7th Grade Math (Niskayuna Central School District)6466.9
 2.9%
   7th Grade Math (New York)4451.9
 7.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Van Antwerp Middle School)7758.9
 18.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Niskayuna Central School District)7565
 10%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4855.2
 7.2%
8th Grade Math (Van Antwerp Middle School)5764
 7%
   8th Grade Math (Niskayuna Central School District)6066.7
 6.7%
   8th Grade Math (New York)3340.7
 7.7%
End of Course Common Core Algebra I (Van Antwerp Middle School)100100
   End of Course Common Core Algebra I (Niskayuna Central School District)95.191.4
 3.7%
   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 Students462428
 7.4%
African American2034
 70%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian8366
 20.5%
Hispanic1624
 50%
Pacific Islander11
White323275
 14.9%
Two or More Races1825
 38.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients11.5%27.3%
 15.9%

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Van Antwerp Middle School ranks 161st of 1504 New York middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Van Antwerp Middle School usually go on to attend Niskayuna High School

Students at Van Antwerp Middle School are 64% White, 15% Asian, 8% African American, 6% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 428 students attended Van Antwerp Middle School.


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