Bulkeley Middle School

Summary:

Bulkeley Middle School is a public middle school located in Rhinebeck, New York, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 232 students. The school is part of the Rhinebeck Central School District, which is ranked 107 out of 866 districts in New York and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bulkeley Middle School consistently performs well on state assessments, with a high percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts (ELA), Math, and Science. In 2022-2023, the school's ELA proficiency rates ranged from 68.33% to 75.81% across grades 6-8, significantly higher than the state averages of 45.82% to 55.2%. Similarly, the school's Math proficiency rates ranged from 54.84% to 73.85%, also well above the state averages of 40.74% to 51.94%. The school's 8th-grade Science proficiency rate of 74.32% was also much higher than the state average of 47.41%. Bulkeley Middle School has a strong statewide ranking, placing in the top 15% of New York middle schools in 2020-2021 (ranked 17 out of 1,242 schools) and consistently ranking in the top 20% in other years, with a 4- or 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bulkeley Middle School performs well across various student subgroups, ranking in the top 15% for male students and the top 25% for Hispanic students statewide in 2022-2023. The school also performs well for low socioeconomic status students, ranking in the top 25% in 2022-2023. When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Rondout Valley Junior High School, Poughkeepsie Middle School, and Haviland Middle School, Bulkeley Middle School stands out as a high-performing institution with significantly higher academic proficiency rates and statewide rankings.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 45 N Park Rd
       Rhinebeck, NY  12572-0351


(845) 871-5500

District: Rhinebeck Central School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
184th of 1,500 New York Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $24,468 Help


Students who attend Bulkeley Middle School usually attend:

High:    Rhinebeck Senior High School

Feeder schools for Bulkeley Middle School:

Elementary:    Chancellor Livingston Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  9.2 Help
Number of students:  232

Racial breakdown:

White:
78.0%
Hispanic:
9.5%
Two or more races:
6.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  20.3% Help


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Compare Details Bulkeley Middle School ranks better than 87.7% of middle schools in New York. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 84.79. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (78%), Hispanic (9.5%), two or more races (6.9%). (See more...)
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Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bulkeley Middle School is 9.2. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bulkeley Middle School is $24,468.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Bulkeley Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Bulkeley Middle School 184th of 1500 New York public middle schools. (See Bulkeley Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Rhinebeck Central School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Rhinebeck Central School District 107th of 866 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Bulkeley Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Bulkeley Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 80.83 186th 1095 83.0%
2007 84.10 127th 1123 88.7%
2008 80.30 190th 1185 84.0%
2009 78.95 194th 1224 84.2%
2010 85.14 128th 1243 89.7%
2011 88.53 95th 1295 92.7%
2012 85.24 147th 1337 89.0%
2013 91.09 90th 1373 93.4%
2014 86.95 120th 1401 91.4%
2015 83.60 156th 1407 88.9%
2016 76.78 250th 1429 82.5%
2017 76.18 280th 1455 80.8%
2018 70.93 358th 1438 75.1%
2019 63.38 461st 1439 68.0%
2021 98.03 17th 1242 98.6%
2022 78.68 244th 1479 83.5%
2023 84.79 184th 1500 87.7%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Bulkeley Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 33.57 122nd 190 35.8%
2023 58.87 79th 208 62.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Bulkeley Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.14 165th 1170 85.9%
2019 45.59 491st 1139 56.9%
2022 43.19 625th 1283 51.3%
2023 56.83 397th 1307 69.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bulkeley Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.74 427th 1245 65.7%
2019 46.23 567th 1241 54.3%
2022 64.73 322nd 1306 75.3%
2023 66.28 323rd 1288 74.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Bulkeley Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.19 355th 1353 73.8%
2019 67.27 409th 1370 70.1%
2022 67.46 381st 1454 73.8%
2023 77.34 273rd 1463 81.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Bulkeley Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.41 344th 1352 74.6%
2019 58.54 490th 1366 64.1%
2022 86.10 152nd 1455 89.6%
2023 87.73 142nd 1464 90.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Bulkeley Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.51 324th 810 60.0%
2019 31.06 590th 826 28.6%
2022 97.84 15th 914 98.4%
2023 71.15 211th 943 77.6%
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Rank History for White students at Bulkeley Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.66 305th 763 60.0%
2019 52.69 342nd 716 52.2%
2022 64.99 235th 748 68.6%
2023 74.07 186th 772 75.9%
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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 Bulkeley Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 154 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 156
1990 170 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 172
1991 164 2 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 169
1992 161 1 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 164
1993 178 2 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 187
1994 186 3 3 5 0 n/a n/a 0 197
1995 189 6 8 10 0 n/a n/a 0 213
1996 189 6 8 10 0 n/a n/a 0 213
1997 180 7 9 11 0 n/a n/a 0 207
1998 284 8 8 5 0 n/a n/a 0 305
1999 301 4 8 8 0 n/a n/a 0 321
2000 315 4 4 7 0 n/a n/a 0 330
2001 293 5 7 11 0 n/a n/a 0 316
2002 291 1 8 13 0 n/a n/a 0 313
2003 291 1 8 13 0 n/a n/a 0 313
2004 286 2 10 12 0 n/a n/a 0 310
2005 289 4 4 9 1 n/a n/a 0 307
2006 283 5 8 12 2 n/a n/a 0 310
2007 283 4 9 7 1 n/a n/a 0 304
2008 277 4 9 7 1 n/a n/a 0 298
2009 251 2 9 14 0 n/a n/a 1 277
2010 251 3 11 15 0 n/a n/a 1 281
2011 266 4 10 0 0 0 0 0 280
2012 265 8 11 12 0 0 1 0 297
2013 259 7 7 13 0 0 1 0 287
2014 258 6 6 13 0 0 1 0 284
2015 248 3 5 12 0 0 3 0 271
2016 225 3 5 13 0 0 2 0 248
2017 211 3 6 13 1 0 4 0 238
2018 214 3 4 21 0 1 5 0 248
2019 215 4 7 24 0 1 5 0 256
2020 201 4 7 20 0 1 9 0 242
2021 199 3 10 24 1 0 16 0 253
2022 182 1 13 17 1 0 17 0 231
2023 181 2 9 22 1 0 16 1 232

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 Bulkeley Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 156 11.8 13.2 n/a
1990 172 12.8 13.4 n/a
1991 169 13.3 12.7 n/a
1992 164 11.6 14.1 n/a
1993 187 11.6 16.1 n/a
1994 197 12.2 16.1 7.1
1995 213 9.4 22.7 4.2
1996 213 9.4 22.7 4.2
1997 207 12.5 16.6 5.3
1998 305 16.5 18.5 26.2
1999 321 15.8 20.3 6.5
2000 330 16.3 20.2 9.7
2001 316 19.3 16.4 5.7
2002 313 20.7 15.1 4.8
2003 313 20.7 15.1 4.8
2004 310 n/a n/a n/a
2005 307 20.4 15.0 4.2
2006 310 22.0 14.1 5.8
2007 304 21.5 14.1 3.9
2008 298 22.8 13.1 4.4
2009 277 21.2 13.1 6.2
2010 281 21.8 12.8 9.6
2011 280 22.1 12.6 8.6
2012 297 21.4 13.8 11.1
2013 287 19.9 14.4 9.8
2014 284 20.6 13.7 13.4
2015 271 19.0 14.2 14.8
2016 248 17.0 14.5 17.3
2017 238 17.6 13.4 15.5
2018 248 17.6 14.0 18.1
2019 256 16.6 15.4 21.5
2020 242 n/a n/a 21.1
2021 253 28.2 8.9 20.2
2022 231 28.8 8.0 26.4
2023 232 25.1 9.2 20.3

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 Bulkeley Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 156 11.8 13.2 n/a
1990 172 12.8 13.4 n/a
1991 169 13.3 12.7 n/a
1992 164 11.6 14.1 n/a
1993 187 11.6 16.1 n/a
1994 197 12.2 16.1 7.1
1995 213 9.4 22.7 4.2
1996 213 9.4 22.7 4.2
1997 207 12.5 16.6 5.3
1998 305 16.5 18.5 26.2
1999 321 15.8 20.3 6.5
2000 330 16.3 20.2 9.7
2001 316 19.3 16.4 5.7
2002 313 20.7 15.1 4.8
2003 313 20.7 15.1 4.8
2004 310 n/a n/a n/a
2005 307 20.4 15.0 4.2
2006 310 22.0 14.1 5.8
2007 304 21.5 14.1 3.9
2008 298 22.8 13.1 4.4
2009 277 21.2 13.1 6.2
2010 281 21.8 12.8 9.6
2011 280 22.1 12.6 8.6
2012 297 21.4 13.8 11.1
2013 287 19.9 14.4 9.8
2014 284 20.6 13.7 13.4
2015 271 19.0 14.2 14.8
2016 248 17.0 14.5 17.3
2017 238 17.6 13.4 15.5
2018 248 17.6 14.0 18.1
2019 256 16.6 15.4 21.5
2020 242 n/a n/a 21.1
2021 253 28.2 8.9 20.2
2022 231 28.8 8.0 26.4
2023 232 25.1 9.2 20.3

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

Bulkeley Middle School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricella
201397.6%1.7%0.7%97.6%97.6%97.6%97.6%97.6%97.6%97.6%
201496.1%2.8%0.7%96.1%96.1%96.5%96.5%96.1%96.1%96.5%
201596.7%2.2%0.4%97.4%97.4%97.4%97.4%97.4%97.4%97.0%
201697.6%2.0%0.4%97.6%97.6%97.6%97.6%97.6%97.6%97.6%
201796.2%2.1%0.4%98.3%97.9%97.9%97.9%98.3%98.3%97.9%
201895.2%4.0%0.8%95.6%95.6%95.6%95.6%95.6%95.6%95.6%
201992.7%0.1%0.0%93.8%93.8%93.8%93.8%93.8%93.8%93.8%
202095.0%0.0%96.3%98.3%98.3%98.3%96.3%95.9%96.7%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Bulkeley Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $164 (0.9%) $18,891 (99.1%) $19,055
2020 $215 (1.0%) $20,589 (99.0%) $20,804
2021 $269 (1.4%) $19,573 (98.6%) $19,842
2022 $517 (2.3%) $21,727 (97.7%) $22,244
2023 $919 (3.8%) $23,549 (96.2%) $24,468

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Bulkeley Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 461st of 1439 Middle schoolsRanks 184th of 1500 Middle schools
 19.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Bulkeley Middle School)5675.8
 19.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Rhinebeck Central School District)5675.8
 19.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4745.8
 1.2%
6th Grade Math (Bulkeley Middle School)5773.9
 16.9%
   6th Grade Math (Rhinebeck Central School District)5773.9
 16.9%
   6th Grade Math (New York)4748.1
 1.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Bulkeley Middle School)4068.3
 28.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Rhinebeck Central School District)4068.3
 28.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4048
 8%
7th Grade Math (Bulkeley Middle School)5071.4
 21.4%
   7th Grade Math (Rhinebeck Central School District)5071.4
 21.4%
   7th Grade Math (New York)4451.9
 7.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Bulkeley Middle School)4769.3
 22.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Rhinebeck Central School District)4769.3
 22.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4855.2
 7.2%
8th Grade Math (Bulkeley Middle School)4354.8
 11.8%
   8th Grade Math (Rhinebeck Central School District)4354.8
 11.8%
   8th Grade Math (New York)3340.7
 7.7%
End of Course Algebra I (Bulkeley Middle School)100100
   End of Course Algebra I (Rhinebeck Central School District)9689.7
 6.2%
   End of Course 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 Students256232
 9.4%
African American42
 50%
American Indian01
Asian79
 28.6%
Hispanic2422
 8.3%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White215181
 15.8%
Two or More Races516
 220%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients21.5%20.3%
 1.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Bulkeley Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 232 students attended Bulkeley Middle School.

Bulkeley Middle School ranks 184th of 1500 New York middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Bulkeley Middle School usually go on to attend Rhinebeck Senior High School

Students at Bulkeley Middle School are 78% White, 9% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 4% Asian.


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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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