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Stafford Middle School

Summary:

Stafford Middle School is a public middle school located in Plattsburgh, New York, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 372 students. The school is part of the Plattsburgh City School District, which is ranked 683 out of 865 districts in New York and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Stafford Middle School's academic performance is generally below the state average, with proficiency rates ranging from 22.68% to 55.26% across different grade levels and subjects on state assessments. However, the school's performance on Regents exams is stronger, with 100% proficiency rates in Earth Science and Algebra I. Compared to nearby schools like Saranac Middle School and Beekmantown Middle School, Stafford Middle School's performance is generally lower, but its Regents exam results are on par or even exceed those of its neighbors.

Stafford Middle School has a higher percentage of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, with 52.69% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. This may contribute to the school's lower academic performance compared to nearby schools. However, the school's relatively high spending per student and low student-teacher ratio suggest a focus on providing additional resources and support to address the needs of its student population. While Stafford Middle School's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, with a decline from a high of 543 in 2016-2017 to a low of 987 in 2023-2024, the school's continued efforts to support its students may help improve its overall academic outcomes in the future.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 15 Broad St
       Plattsburgh, NY  12901-3490

(518) 563-6800

District: Plattsburgh City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
987th of 1,504 New York Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,581 Help


Students who attend Stafford Middle School usually attend:

High:    Plattsburgh Senior High School

Feeder schools for Stafford Middle School:

Elementary:    Arthur P Momot Elementary School
    Oak Street School
    Thomas E Glasgow Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  7.8 Help
Number of students:  401

Racial breakdown:

White:
83.3%
African American:
9.2%
Two or more races:
2.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  52.9% Help


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Compare Details Stafford Middle School ranks worse than 65.6% of middle schools in New York. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.45. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (83.3%), African American (9.2%), two or more races (2.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 52.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Stafford Middle School is 7.8. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Stafford Middle School is $18,581.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Stafford Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Stafford Middle School 987th of 1504 New York public middle schools. (See Stafford Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Plattsburgh City School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Plattsburgh City School District 683rd of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Stafford Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Stafford Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 62.16 471st 1095 57.0%
2007 69.90 383rd 1123 65.9%
2008 61.49 577th 1185 51.3%
2009 65.61 540th 1224 55.9%
2010 57.98 625th 1243 49.7%
2011 51.94 715th 1295 44.8%
2012 57.72 626th 1337 53.2%
2013 45.20 733rd 1373 46.6%
2014 35.48 912th 1401 34.9%
2015 50.09 661st 1407 53.0%
2016 51.43 640th 1429 55.2%
2017 56.30 575th 1455 60.5%
2018 57.83 543rd 1438 62.2%
2019 43.40 763rd 1439 47.0%
2021 45.24 655th 1242 47.3%
2022 43.86 816th 1479 44.8%
2023 42.24 884th 1500 41.1%
2024 36.45 987th 1504 34.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Stafford Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.65 731st 1170 37.5%
2019 31.05 848th 1139 25.5%
2021 49.98 188th 522 64.0%
2022 34.48 872nd 1283 32.0%
2023 45.59 604th 1307 53.8%
2024 24.53 1116th 1303 14.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Stafford Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.49 732nd 1245 41.2%
2019 32.03 872nd 1241 29.7%
2021 33.38 651st 935 30.4%
2022 27.58 1031st 1306 21.1%
2023 32.33 944th 1288 26.7%
2024 27.16 1025th 1296 20.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Stafford Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.87 489th 1353 63.9%
2019 44.71 722nd 1370 47.3%
2021 37.07 696th 1066 34.7%
2022 44.33 798th 1454 45.1%
2023 44.80 811th 1463 44.6%
2024 36.66 972nd 1465 33.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Stafford Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.50 599th 1352 55.7%
2019 45.81 674th 1366 50.7%
2021 50.10 487th 1071 54.5%
2022 43.77 783rd 1455 46.2%
2023 44.61 795th 1464 45.7%
2024 37.83 932nd 1464 36.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Stafford Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 19.39 611th 696 12.2%
2024 20.13 611th 705 13.3%
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Rank History for White students at Stafford Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.44 459th 763 39.8%
2019 28.78 538th 716 24.9%
2021 30.40 461st 614 24.9%
2022 30.56 542nd 748 27.5%
2023 33.12 542nd 772 29.8%
2024 29.97 592nd 778 23.9%
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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 Stafford Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 442 14 13 3 6 n/a n/a 0 478
1990 446 19 7 4 0 n/a n/a 0 476
1991 442 22 8 2 0 n/a n/a 0 474
1992 432 28 8 3 0 n/a n/a 0 471
1993 472 26 13 1 0 n/a n/a 0 512
1994 498 18 15 7 4 n/a n/a 0 542
1995 482 17 11 7 0 n/a n/a 0 517
1996 482 17 11 7 0 n/a n/a 0 517
1997 493 19 16 10 3 n/a n/a 0 541
1998 504 19 13 6 4 n/a n/a 0 546
1999 495 18 10 8 2 n/a n/a 0 533
2000 494 17 15 6 2 n/a n/a 0 534
2001 496 14 9 8 1 n/a n/a 0 528
2002 459 27 8 7 5 n/a n/a 0 506
2003 459 27 8 7 5 n/a n/a 0 506
2004 437 29 11 7 1 n/a n/a 0 485
2005 428 30 10 5 1 n/a n/a 0 474
2006 402 32 8 7 0 n/a n/a 0 449
2007 377 35 13 9 2 n/a n/a 0 436
2008 365 35 9 6 2 n/a n/a 0 417
2009 352 37 12 6 2 n/a n/a 0 409
2010 347 27 13 12 1 n/a n/a 0 400
2011 349 25 10 15 2 0 0 0 401
2012 353 31 10 13 1 1 4 0 413
2013 344 33 10 10 1 2 7 0 407
2014 333 37 12 1 1 0 0 0 384
2015 333 30 8 1 0 0 0 0 372
2016 345 30 9 2 1 0 0 0 387
2017 370 30 13 6 1 0 2 0 422
2018 365 36 15 9 2 1 3 0 431
2019 367 35 9 6 2 0 3 0 422
2020 370 28 7 7 1 0 1 0 414
2021 350 27 9 8 1 0 3 0 398
2022 337 21 9 11 1 0 5 0 384
2023 323 23 8 8 2 0 7 1 372
2024 334 37 7 9 3 0 11 0 401

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 Stafford Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 478 43.9 10.8 n/a
1990 476 44.6 10.6 n/a
1991 474 46.1 10.2 n/a
1992 471 46.8 10.0 n/a
1993 512 45.1 11.4 n/a
1994 542 47.1 11.5 21.2
1995 517 47.4 10.9 28.8
1996 517 47.4 10.9 28.8
1997 541 47.3 11.4 29.8
1998 546 47.6 11.5 30
1999 533 48.1 11.1 25.5
2000 534 50.0 10.7 34.8
2001 528 51.0 10.4 31.6
2002 506 50.0 10.1 32.2
2003 506 50.0 10.1 32.2
2004 485 n/a n/a n/a
2005 474 50.5 9.4 31.9
2006 449 49.0 9.2 35.9
2007 436 49.0 8.9 30
2008 417 47.0 8.9 36.5
2009 409 46.7 8.8 30.3
2010 400 47.0 8.5 39.8
2011 401 43.5 9.2 40.4
2012 413 45.0 9.1 45.8
2013 407 42.5 9.5 49.1
2014 384 41.8 9.1 44.8
2015 372 38.0 9.7 45.7
2016 387 43.0 9.0 55.6
2017 422 41.0 10.2 39.8
2018 431 45.0 9.5 44.3
2019 422 45.0 9.3 48.8
2020 414 48.9 8.4 38.4
2021 398 47.9 8.3 41.5
2022 384 48.7 7.8 46.9
2023 372 51.1 7.2 52.7
2024 401 50.9 7.8 52.9

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 Stafford Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 478 43.9 10.8 n/a
1990 476 44.6 10.6 n/a
1991 474 46.1 10.2 n/a
1992 471 46.8 10.0 n/a
1993 512 45.1 11.4 n/a
1994 542 47.1 11.5 21.2
1995 517 47.4 10.9 28.8
1996 517 47.4 10.9 28.8
1997 541 47.3 11.4 29.8
1998 546 47.6 11.5 30
1999 533 48.1 11.1 25.5
2000 534 50.0 10.7 34.8
2001 528 51.0 10.4 31.6
2002 506 50.0 10.1 32.2
2003 506 50.0 10.1 32.2
2004 485 n/a n/a n/a
2005 474 50.5 9.4 31.9
2006 449 49.0 9.2 35.9
2007 436 49.0 8.9 30
2008 417 47.0 8.9 36.5
2009 409 46.7 8.8 30.3
2010 400 47.0 8.5 39.8
2011 401 43.5 9.2 40.4
2012 413 45.0 9.1 45.8
2013 407 42.5 9.5 49.1
2014 384 41.8 9.1 44.8
2015 372 38.0 9.7 45.7
2016 387 43.0 9.0 55.6
2017 422 41.0 10.2 39.8
2018 431 45.0 9.5 44.3
2019 422 45.0 9.3 48.8
2020 414 48.9 8.4 38.4
2021 398 47.9 8.3 41.5
2022 384 48.7 7.8 46.9
2023 372 51.1 7.2 52.7
2024 401 50.9 7.8 52.9

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

Stafford Middle School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricella
201399.5%0.5%0.0%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%
201499.7%0.3%0.0%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%
201598.6%0.3%0.0%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%
201699.2%0.0%0.0%99.2%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.7%100.0%100.0%
2017100.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
201898.6%0.0%0.0%100.0%99.8%99.8%99.8%100.0%99.8%99.5%
201998.3%0.0%0.0%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%
202099.5%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.8%100.0%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Stafford Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $105 (0.7%) $15,559 (99.3%) $15,664
2020 $118 (0.8%) $14,727 (99.2%) $14,845
2021 $408 (2.6%) $15,471 (97.4%) $15,880
2022 $709 (3.9%) $17,455 (96.1%) $18,164
2023 $1,166 (6.3%) $17,415 (93.7%) $18,581

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Stafford 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 763rd of 1439 Middle schoolsRanks 884th of 1500 Middle schools
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Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Stafford Middle School)3331
 2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Plattsburgh City School District)3330.2
 2.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4745.8
 1.2%
6th Grade Math (Stafford Middle School)4843.2
 4.8%
   6th Grade Math (Plattsburgh City School District)4742.2
 4.8%
   6th Grade Math (New York)4748.1
 1.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Stafford Middle School)3534.1
 0.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Plattsburgh City School District)3534.1
 0.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4048
 8%
7th Grade Math (Stafford Middle School)4945.8
 3.2%
   7th Grade Math (Plattsburgh City School District)4945.8
 3.2%
   7th Grade Math (New York)4451.9
 7.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Stafford Middle School)3045.6
 15.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Plattsburgh City School District)3045.6
 15.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4855.2
 7.2%
8th Grade Math (Stafford Middle School)2444.4
 20.4%
   8th Grade Math (Plattsburgh City School District)2444.4
 20.4%
   8th Grade Math (New York)3340.7
 7.7%
End of Course Common Core Algebra I (Stafford Middle School)100100
   End of Course Common Core Algebra I (Plattsburgh City School District)8970.6
 18.4%
   End of Course Common Core Algebra I (New York)71.164.6
 6.5%
End of Course Earth Science (Stafford Middle School)100100
   End of Course Earth Science (Plattsburgh City School District)79.172.3
 6.9%
   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 Students422372
 11.8%
African American3523
 34.3%
American Indian22
Asian98
 11.1%
Hispanic68
 33.3%
Pacific Islander00
White367323
 12%
Two or More Races37
 133.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients48.8%52.7%
 3.9%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Stafford Middle School

Students who attend Stafford Middle School usually go on to attend Plattsburgh Senior High School

Students at Stafford Middle School are 83% White, 9% African American, 3% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic, 2% Asian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 401 students attended Stafford Middle School.

Stafford Middle School ranks 987th of 1504 New York middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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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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