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Pawling Middle School

Summary:

Pawling Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 5-8 in the Pawling Central School District, with 342 students located in Pawling, NY. While the school has seen a decline in its statewide ranking in recent years, it maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio and strong performance on Regents exams, particularly in Algebra I.

Pawling Middle School's academic performance is generally below the state average, with proficiency rates ranging from 33.8% to 50.75% in ELA and 19.23% to 57.41% in Math across different grade levels. However, the school stands out for its 100% proficiency rate on the Algebra I Regents exam, suggesting it may be doing a good job in preparing students for advanced coursework. The school's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with male students and white students generally outperforming their female and Hispanic counterparts, respectively. The school struggles the most with English Language Learners and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

Compared to nearby schools like Orville A Todd Middle School, Mahopac Middle School, and Millbrook Middle School, Pawling Middle School's performance is generally lower, with these neighboring schools having higher statewide rankings and better academic outcomes. This may be due in part to the higher percentages of students from low-income backgrounds at Pawling Middle School. Addressing the factors behind the school's declining statewide ranking could help Pawling Middle School identify areas for improvement and better support its diverse student population.


Detail:

Public 5-8

 80 Wagner Rd
       Pawling, NY  12564

(845) 855-4653

District: Pawling Central School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
925th of 1,504 New York Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $21,124 Help


Students who attend Pawling Middle School usually attend:

High:    Pawling High School

Feeder schools for Pawling Middle School:

Elementary:    Pawling Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  8.9 Help
Number of students:  335

Racial breakdown:

White:
55.5%
Hispanic:
34.9%
African American:
4.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  38.2% Help


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Compare Details Pawling Middle School ranks worse than 61.5% of middle schools in New York. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.76. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (55.5%), Hispanic (34.9%), African American (4.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 38.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pawling Middle School is 8.9. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pawling Middle School is $21,124.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Pawling Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Pawling Middle School 925th of 1504 New York public middle schools. (See Pawling Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Pawling Central School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Pawling Central School District 476th of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Pawling Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Pawling Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 79.89 200th 1095 81.7%
2007 83.66 134th 1123 88.1%
2008 73.24 347th 1185 70.7%
2009 78.38 212th 1224 82.7%
2010 73.55 343rd 1243 72.4%
2011 78.50 271st 1295 79.1%
2012 76.89 294th 1337 78.0%
2013 70.72 331st 1373 75.9%
2014 60.95 459th 1401 67.2%
2015 65.76 411th 1407 70.8%
2016 74.23 283rd 1429 80.2%
2017 67.17 405th 1455 72.2%
2018 64.23 457th 1438 68.2%
2019 71.33 361st 1439 74.9%
2021 62.01 390th 1242 68.6%
2022 53.22 633rd 1479 57.2%
2023 55.95 607th 1500 59.5%
2024 39.76 925th 1504 38.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Pawling Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 27.59 497th 581 14.5%
2023 42.88 279th 591 52.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Pawling Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.22 493rd 1170 57.9%
2019 51.87 369th 1139 67.6%
2022 33.81 895th 1283 30.2%
2023 41.66 695th 1307 46.8%
2024 34.56 848th 1303 34.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pawling Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.32 535th 1245 57.0%
2019 59.60 377th 1241 69.6%
2021 45.50 450th 935 51.9%
2022 34.69 865th 1306 33.8%
2023 37.15 850th 1288 34.0%
2024 29.59 968th 1296 25.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Pawling Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.48 492nd 1353 63.6%
2019 73.64 315th 1370 77.0%
2021 58.20 385th 1066 63.9%
2022 52.09 661st 1454 54.5%
2023 46.32 786th 1463 46.3%
2024 30.35 1088th 1465 25.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Pawling Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.21 417th 1352 69.2%
2019 62.24 432nd 1366 68.4%
2021 61.59 322nd 1071 69.9%
2022 54.56 575th 1455 60.5%
2023 59.37 513th 1464 65.0%
2024 50.63 662nd 1464 54.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Pawling Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 35.86 597th 914 34.7%
2023 35.89 608th 943 35.5%
2024 27.03 744th 953 21.9%
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Rank History for White students at Pawling Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.74 319th 763 58.2%
2019 63.71 262nd 716 63.4%
2021 63.58 203rd 614 66.9%
2022 47.16 391st 748 47.7%
2023 52.87 371st 772 51.9%
2024 40.94 477th 778 38.7%
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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 Pawling Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1999 390 4 3 14 0 n/a n/a 0 411
2000 395 4 5 17 0 n/a n/a 0 421
2001 379 6 6 16 2 n/a n/a 0 409
2002 425 8 7 35 0 n/a n/a 0 475
2003 425 8 7 35 0 n/a n/a 0 475
2004 416 11 6 40 6 n/a n/a 0 479
2005 390 9 9 40 5 n/a n/a 0 453
2006 393 9 9 36 1 n/a n/a 0 448
2007 369 11 7 37 0 n/a n/a 0 424
2008 377 11 9 34 0 n/a n/a 0 431
2009 396 13 12 26 0 n/a n/a 0 447
2010 407 10 14 27 2 n/a n/a 0 460
2011 419 7 16 0 2 0 0 0 444
2012 366 4 19 33 2 0 1 0 425
2013 339 5 17 36 1 0 3 0 401
2014 329 3 13 41 0 0 3 0 389
2015 317 4 10 43 0 0 4 0 378
2016 330 4 6 46 0 0 5 0 391
2017 323 3 3 60 0 0 3 0 392
2018 295 5 3 65 0 0 3 0 371
2019 261 6 6 68 0 0 3 0 344
2020 255 7 3 88 0 0 3 0 356
2021 246 14 5 95 0 0 5 0 365
2022 223 16 6 106 0 0 8 1 360
2023 203 14 6 106 0 0 11 2 342
2024 186 15 7 117 0 0 9 1 335

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 Pawling Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 411 19.0 21.6 6.6
2000 421 20.0 21.1 8.6
2001 409 19.0 21.5 5.9
2002 475 34.0 14.0 5.7
2003 475 34.0 14.0 5.7
2004 479 n/a n/a n/a
2005 453 30.3 15.0 7.9
2006 448 42.0 10.7 5.1
2007 424 40.0 10.6 4.7
2008 431 41.0 10.5 7.2
2009 447 41.7 10.7 7.6
2010 460 41.2 11.1 7.6
2011 444 33.2 13.3 9.7
2012 425 36.0 11.7 13.9
2013 401 28.0 14.3 10.2
2014 389 29.6 13.1 18.3
2015 378 32.0 11.8 20.6
2016 391 31.0 12.6 22.3
2017 392 31.4 12.4 24.5
2018 371 29.0 12.7 25.9
2019 344 27.0 12.7 27.9
2020 356 34.0 10.4 31.5
2021 365 34.0 10.7 32.3
2022 360 35.4 10.1 32.2
2023 342 32.6 10.4 38.9
2024 335 37.5 8.9 38.2

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 Pawling Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 411 19.0 21.6 6.6
2000 421 20.0 21.1 8.6
2001 409 19.0 21.5 5.9
2002 475 34.0 14.0 5.7
2003 475 34.0 14.0 5.7
2004 479 n/a n/a n/a
2005 453 30.3 15.0 7.9
2006 448 42.0 10.7 5.1
2007 424 40.0 10.6 4.7
2008 431 41.0 10.5 7.2
2009 447 41.7 10.7 7.6
2010 460 41.2 11.1 7.6
2011 444 33.2 13.3 9.7
2012 425 36.0 11.7 13.9
2013 401 28.0 14.3 10.2
2014 389 29.6 13.1 18.3
2015 378 32.0 11.8 20.6
2016 391 31.0 12.6 22.3
2017 392 31.4 12.4 24.5
2018 371 29.0 12.7 25.9
2019 344 27.0 12.7 27.9
2020 356 34.0 10.4 31.5
2021 365 34.0 10.7 32.3
2022 360 35.4 10.1 32.2
2023 342 32.6 10.4 38.9
2024 335 37.5 8.9 38.2

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

Pawling Middle School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricella
201399.0%1.0%0.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%
201498.7%0.8%0.5%98.7%98.7%98.7%98.7%98.7%98.7%98.7%
201597.4%1.3%0.0%98.7%98.7%98.7%98.7%98.7%98.7%98.7%
201698.7%1.3%0.0%98.7%98.7%98.7%98.7%98.7%98.7%98.7%
201796.7%0.8%0.0%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%
201897.3%1.1%0.0%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.2%
201999.1%0.0%0.0%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%
202093.0%0.0%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.4%99.2%96.6%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Pawling Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $175 (0.9%) $19,063 (99.1%) $19,238
2020 $171 (1.0%) $17,379 (99.0%) $17,550
2021 $219 (1.3%) $16,288 (98.7%) $16,507
2022 $472 (2.5%) $18,146 (97.5%) $18,618
2023 $1,119 (5.3%) $20,005 (94.7%) $21,124

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Pawling Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 361st of 1439 Middle schoolsRanks 607th of 1500 Middle schools
 15.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pawling Middle School)5828.3
 29.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pawling Central School District)5828.3
 29.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New York)3845.1
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Pawling Middle School)5523
 32.1%
   5th Grade Math (Pawling Central School District)5523
 32.1%
   5th Grade Math (New York)4649.7
 3.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pawling Middle School)5554.1
 0.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pawling Central School District)5553.2
 1.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4745.8
 1.2%
6th Grade Math (Pawling Middle School)5851.7
 6.3%
   6th Grade Math (Pawling Central School District)5850.8
 7.2%
   6th Grade Math (New York)4748.1
 1.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Pawling Middle School)5253.2
 1.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pawling Central School District)5152.5
 1.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4048
 8%
7th Grade Math (Pawling Middle School)5049.4
 0.7%
   7th Grade Math (Pawling Central School District)4950
 1%
   7th Grade Math (New York)4451.9
 7.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Pawling Middle School)6760.7
 6.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pawling Central School District)6760.7
 6.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4855.2
 7.2%
8th Grade Math (Pawling Middle School)3512.8
 22.2%
   8th Grade Math (Pawling Central School District)3512.8
 22.2%
   8th Grade Math (New York)3340.7
 7.7%
End of Course Common Core Algebra I (Pawling Middle School)100100
   End of Course Common Core Algebra I (Pawling Central School District)9678.2
 17.7%
   End of Course Common Core Algebra I (New York)71.164.6
 6.5%
End of Course Living Environment (Pawling Middle School)10077
 23%
   End of Course Living Environment (Pawling Central School District)92.172.6
 19.5%
   End of Course Living Environment (New York)73.265.7
 7.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students344342
 0.6%
African American614
 133.3%
American Indian00
Asian66
Hispanic68106
 55.9%
Pacific Islander00
White261203
 22.2%
Two or More Races311
 266.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients27.9%38.9%
 11%

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Pawling Middle School ranks 925th of 1504 New York middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 335 students attended Pawling Middle School.

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

Students at Pawling Middle School are 56% White, 35% Hispanic, 4% African American, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian.


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