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Norwood-Norfolk Middle School ranks 1065 th of 1500 New York middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

How many students attend Norwood-Norfolk Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 295 students attended Norwood-Norfolk Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Norwood-Norfolk Middle School?

Students at Norwood-Norfolk Middle School are 95% White, 2% African American, 2% Two or more races.

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Norwood-Norfolk Middle School

Summary:

Norwood-Norfolk Middle School is a public middle school serving around 295 students in grades 5-8 in the rural community of Norwood, New York. Despite spending significantly more per student than nearby schools, the school has consistently underperformed on state assessments, ranking in the bottom half of New York middle schools in recent years.

Norwood-Norfolk Middle School's academic struggles are particularly concerning. In the 2022-2023 school year, the school's proficiency rates ranged from just 7.81% to 50.91% in English Language Arts and 17.74% to 58.33% in Math, far below the state averages of 45.09% to 55.2% in ELA and 40.74% to 49.69% in Math. The school's performance is especially low for certain student subgroups, with male students, special education students, and economically disadvantaged students ranking in the bottom 13-16% of New York middle schools. Interestingly, the nearby J.M. McKenney Middle School and A.A. Kingston Middle School, which serve similar rural communities, significantly outperform Norwood-Norfolk Middle School on state assessments, despite having similar student demographics and spending levels.

The school's performance has declined over the years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 689 out of 1,429 middle schools in 2015-2016 to 1,065 out of 1,500 middle schools in 2022-2023. Additionally, the school's student population is overwhelmingly White, with less than 5% of students identifying as non-White, which may be a contributing factor to the school's academic struggles, as research has shown that diverse learning environments can benefit student outcomes. The large performance gaps between different student subgroups also suggest potential equity issues that the Norwood-Norfolk Central School District may need to address.

Detail:

Public 5-8

7852 State Hwy 56
Norwood, NY 13668-0194

(315) 353-6631

District: Norwood-Norfolk Central School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1065^th of 1,500 New York Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,426

Students who attend Norwood-Norfolk Middle School usually attend:

High:

Norwood-Norfolk School

Feeder schools for Norwood-Norfolk Middle School:

Elementary:

Norwood-Norfolk Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 10.5

Number of students: 295

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.3%

African American:

1.7%

Two or more races:

1.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 64.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Norwood-Norfolk Middle School ranks worse than 71% of middle schools in New York. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 31.89. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (95.3%), African American (1.7%), two or more races (1.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 64.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Norwood-Norfolk Middle School is 10.5. (See more...)

Compare Norwood-Norfolk Middle School employs 28 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Norwood-Norfolk Middle School is $12,426.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Norwood-Norfolk Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Norwood-Norfolk Middle School 1065^th of 1500 New York public middle schools. (See Norwood-Norfolk Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Norwood-Norfolk Central School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Norwood-Norfolk Central School District 675^th of 866 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Norwood-Norfolk Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Norwood-Norfolk Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2006	48.57	668^th	1095	39.0%
2007	46.32	714^th	1123	36.4%
2008	60.25	598^th	1185	49.5%
2009	65.43	542^nd	1224	55.7%
2010	54.69	669^th	1243	46.2%
2011	49.62	741^st	1295	42.8%
2012	50.49	737^th	1337	44.9%
2013	44.32	741^st	1373	46.0%
2014	30.50	993^rd	1401	29.1%
2015	47.85	706^th	1407	49.8%
2016	48.85	689^th	1429	51.8%
2017	40.84	852^nd	1455	41.4%
2018	33.66	976^th	1438	32.1%
2019	35.11	923^rd	1439	35.9%
2021	28.69	933^rd	1242	24.9%
2022	30.64	1055^th	1479	28.7%
2023	31.89	1065^th	1500	29.0%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Norwood-Norfolk Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	29.05	971^st	1170	17.0%
2019	38.43	648^th	1139	43.1%
2021	19.63	470^th	522	10.0%
2022	35.51	830^th	1283	35.3%
2023	24.08	1134^th	1307	13.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Norwood-Norfolk Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	27.12	1000^th	1245	19.7%
2019	31.79	880^th	1241	29.1%
2021	26.45	756^th	935	19.1%
2022	20.79	1157^th	1306	11.4%
2023	24.13	1088^th	1288	15.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Norwood-Norfolk Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	30.97	1003^rd	1353	25.9%
2019	27.26	1043^rd	1370	23.9%
2021	36.89	701^st	1066	34.2%
2022	42.52	821^st	1454	43.5%
2023	41.91	865^th	1463	40.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Norwood-Norfolk Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	36.86	863^rd	1352	36.2%
2019	42.54	736^th	1366	46.1%
2021	15.67	979^th	1071	8.6%
2022	20.91	1232^nd	1455	15.3%
2023	23.13	1225^th	1464	16.3%

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Rank History for White students at Norwood-Norfolk Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	19.65	656^th	748	12.3%

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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 Norwood-Norfolk Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2004	378	3	4	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	387
2005	369	3	5	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	381
2006	342	2	6	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	353
2007	308	5	3	4	13	n/a	n/a	0	333
2008	277	7	1	3	6	n/a	n/a	0	294
2009	255	8	1	2	5	n/a	n/a	0	271
2010	276	9	2	4	5	n/a	n/a	1	297
2011	272	9	3	3	5	0	0	0	292
2012	270	4	1	3	7	1	3	0	289
2013	270	2	2	5	4	1	7	0	291
2014	260	5	3	7	7	0	7	0	289
2015	271	3	1	5	7	0	6	0	293
2016	278	1	1	5	6	0	5	0	296
2017	284	1	1	3	6	0	2	0	297
2018	293	1	2	5	3	0	4	0	308
2019	304	0	2	4	1	0	4	0	315
2020	300	0	2	2	1	0	7	0	312
2021	283	0	2	1	0	0	7	0	293
2022	293	2	1	2	0	0	7	0	305
2023	281	5	1	2	1	0	5	0	295

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 Norwood-Norfolk Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	387	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	381	n/a	n/a	43.6
2006	353	31.0	11.4	36.8
2007	333	29.0	11.5	40.2
2008	294	29.0	10.1	41.8
2009	271	28.5	9.5	42.4
2010	297	20.0	14.8	40.9
2011	292	19.3	15.0	46.2
2012	289	13.0	22.1	50.2
2013	291	10.0	29.0	48.5
2014	289	11.0	26.2	55
2015	293	13.0	22.5	55.3
2016	296	14.0	21.1	55.7
2017	297	17.0	17.4	55.2
2018	308	18.0	17.0	58.8
2019	315	20.0	15.7	59.7
2020	312	40.8	7.6	59
2021	293	27.3	10.7	61.1
2022	305	30.7	9.9	60.7
2023	295	28.0	10.5	64.4

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 Norwood-Norfolk Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	387	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	381	n/a	n/a	43.6
2006	353	31.0	11.4	36.8
2007	333	29.0	11.5	40.2
2008	294	29.0	10.1	41.8
2009	271	28.5	9.5	42.4
2010	297	20.0	14.8	40.9
2011	292	19.3	15.0	46.2
2012	289	13.0	22.1	50.2
2013	291	10.0	29.0	48.5
2014	289	11.0	26.2	55
2015	293	13.0	22.5	55.3
2016	296	14.0	21.1	55.7
2017	297	17.0	17.4	55.2
2018	308	18.0	17.0	58.8
2019	315	20.0	15.7	59.7
2020	312	40.8	7.6	59
2021	293	27.3	10.7	61.1
2022	305	30.7	9.9	60.7
2023	295	28.0	10.5	64.4

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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