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Schalmont Middle School

Summary:

Schalmont Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 5-8 in the Schalmont Central School District in Schenectady, New York. With 561 students and a student-teacher ratio of 10:1, the school faces several challenges, including lower-than-average test scores and uneven performance across student subgroups.

Schalmont Middle School's test scores are generally below the state averages across all grades and subjects, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts ranging from 30.94% to 52.9%, compared to the state average of 43.64% to 51.88%. In Math, the school's proficiency rates range from 39.81% to 49.6%, compared to the state average of 40.72% to 50.56%. The school's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with its ranking for Hispanic students at 484 out of 953 New York middle schools, while the ranking for White students is 560 out of 778 schools. The school's ranking for Special Education students is particularly low, at 1072 out of 1303 schools.

When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Voorheesville Middle School, Farnsworth Middle School, and Iroquois Middle School, Schalmont Middle School generally performs worse on test scores and student group rankings. Additionally, the school's performance has declined over the years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 336 out of 1,407 New York middle schools in 2013-2014 to 847 out of 1,504 in 2023-2024. However, the school has shown strong results on Regents exams, with 100% proficiency rates in Earth Science and Algebra I in recent years.


Detail:

Public 5-8

 2 Sabre Dr
       Schenectady, NY  12306-1093

(518) 355-6110

District: Schalmont Central School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
847th of 1,504 New York Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,880 Help


Students who attend Schalmont Middle School usually attend:

High:    Schalmont High School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.0 Help
Number of students:  561

Racial breakdown:

White:
81.5%
Hispanic:
8.0%
Two or more races:
5.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  28% Help


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Compare Details Schalmont Middle School ranks worse than 56.3% of middle schools in New York. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 43.24. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (81.5%), Hispanic (8%), two or more races (5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 28% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Schalmont Middle School is 10. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Schalmont Middle School is $11,880.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Schalmont Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Schalmont Middle School 847th of 1504 New York public middle schools. (See Schalmont Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Schalmont Central School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Schalmont Central School District 460th of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Schalmont Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Schalmont Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 74.49 279th 1095 74.5%
2007 77.92 242nd 1123 78.5%
2008 74.37 317th 1185 73.2%
2009 76.28 265th 1224 78.3%
2010 86.77 100th 1243 92.0%
2011 83.43 181st 1295 86.0%
2012 83.12 184th 1337 86.2%
2013 73.27 297th 1373 78.4%
2014 69.74 333rd 1401 76.2%
2015 70.82 336th 1407 76.1%
2016 59.07 517th 1429 63.8%
2017 51.22 672nd 1455 53.8%
2018 50.37 677th 1438 52.9%
2019 45.89 712th 1439 50.5%
2021 48.12 604th 1242 51.4%
2022 61.53 494th 1479 66.6%
2023 41.19 902nd 1500 39.9%
2024 43.24 847th 1504 43.7%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Schalmont Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.42 55th 107 48.6%
2022 41.38 109th 190 42.6%
2024 42.52 118th 220 46.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Schalmont Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.35 1062nd 1170 9.2%
2019 41.15 584th 1139 48.7%
2021 48.44 199th 522 61.9%
2022 39.75 717th 1283 44.1%
2023 28.70 1010th 1307 22.7%
2024 26.12 1072nd 1303 17.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Schalmont Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.17 957th 1245 23.1%
2019 15.05 1181st 1241 4.8%
2021 46.87 434th 935 53.6%
2022 51.88 519th 1306 60.3%
2023 29.77 982nd 1288 23.8%
2024 42.86 713th 1296 45.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Schalmont Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.77 646th 1353 52.3%
2019 49.56 649th 1370 52.6%
2021 38.90 657th 1066 38.4%
2022 65.29 429th 1454 70.5%
2023 48.24 748th 1463 48.9%
2024 46.98 768th 1465 47.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Schalmont Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.80 670th 1352 50.4%
2019 42.90 728th 1366 46.7%
2021 53.78 440th 1071 58.9%
2022 56.97 527th 1455 63.8%
2023 34.96 983rd 1464 32.9%
2024 39.48 896th 1464 38.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Schalmont Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.01 337th 810 58.4%
2019 31.97 573rd 826 30.6%
2021 70.26 85th 449 81.1%
2022 78.22 121st 914 86.8%
2023 26.44 752nd 943 20.3%
2024 47.09 484th 953 49.2%
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Rank History for White students at Schalmont Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.61 524th 763 31.3%
2019 32.66 508th 716 29.1%
2021 36.42 417th 614 32.1%
2022 44.00 420th 748 43.9%
2023 28.58 595th 772 22.9%
2024 32.13 560th 778 28.0%
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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 Schalmont Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 473 2 1 3 2 n/a n/a 0 481
1990 497 4 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 504
1991 508 4 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 515
1992 513 4 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 519
1993 545 3 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 551
1994 538 2 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 543
1995 523 5 5 3 0 n/a n/a 0 536
1996 523 5 5 3 0 n/a n/a 0 536
1997 537 9 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 551
1998 603 5 3 0 1 n/a n/a 0 612
1999 591 5 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 599
2000 586 4 4 4 1 n/a n/a 0 599
2001 555 7 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 569
2002 562 8 2 4 1 n/a n/a 0 577
2003 562 8 2 4 1 n/a n/a 0 577
2004 563 3 5 1 1 n/a n/a 0 573
2005 548 6 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 560
2006 514 7 6 4 0 n/a n/a 0 531
2007 475 6 7 6 0 n/a n/a 0 494
2008 472 5 7 4 0 n/a n/a 1 489
2009 448 11 6 6 0 n/a n/a 2 473
2010 409 14 7 3 0 n/a n/a 4 437
2011 394 13 10 12 0 0 5 0 434
2012 555 14 8 14 1 1 6 0 599
2013 562 12 9 20 1 0 9 0 613
2014 571 13 8 19 1 0 11 0 623
2015 537 11 12 20 1 0 17 0 598
2016 521 7 10 23 0 0 21 0 582
2017 518 5 12 31 1 0 17 0 584
2018 486 5 12 41 2 0 21 0 567
2019 470 3 10 31 5 0 22 0 541
2020 440 5 12 46 4 0 22 0 529
2021 450 9 9 36 2 0 25 0 531
2022 438 15 7 39 2 0 34 0 535
2023 457 17 11 45 2 1 28 0 561

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 Schalmont Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 481 32.7 14.7 n/a
1990 504 30.5 16.5 n/a
1991 515 34.5 14.9 n/a
1992 519 34.9 14.8 n/a
1993 551 33.3 16.5 n/a
1994 543 34.9 15.6 5.7
1995 536 39.7 13.5 3.9
1996 536 39.7 13.5 3.9
1997 551 38.9 14.2 8.2
1998 612 43.6 14.0 7.5
1999 599 44.5 13.5 5.5
2000 599 44.9 13.3 9.5
2001 569 45.7 12.5 11.2
2002 577 42.6 13.5 12.7
2003 577 42.6 13.5 12.7
2004 573 n/a n/a n/a
2005 560 46.6 12.0 8.8
2006 531 43.0 12.3 12.1
2007 494 42.1 11.7 11.5
2008 489 42.1 11.6 13.7
2009 473 42.0 11.3 12.7
2010 437 38.5 11.3 14.8
2011 434 29.9 14.5 15.4
2012 599 42.0 14.2 22.7
2013 613 40.0 15.3 21.9
2014 623 43.6 14.2 4.8
2015 598 44.0 13.5 0
2016 582 46.0 12.6 22.9
2017 584 46.7 12.4 26.2
2018 567 43.1 13.1 31
2019 541 43.3 12.4 30.3
2020 529 58.3 9.0 30.8
2021 531 57.7 9.1 28.6
2022 535 54.5 9.8 24.3
2023 561 56.0 10.0 28

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 Schalmont Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 481 32.7 14.7 n/a
1990 504 30.5 16.5 n/a
1991 515 34.5 14.9 n/a
1992 519 34.9 14.8 n/a
1993 551 33.3 16.5 n/a
1994 543 34.9 15.6 5.7
1995 536 39.7 13.5 3.9
1996 536 39.7 13.5 3.9
1997 551 38.9 14.2 8.2
1998 612 43.6 14.0 7.5
1999 599 44.5 13.5 5.5
2000 599 44.9 13.3 9.5
2001 569 45.7 12.5 11.2
2002 577 42.6 13.5 12.7
2003 577 42.6 13.5 12.7
2004 573 n/a n/a n/a
2005 560 46.6 12.0 8.8
2006 531 43.0 12.3 12.1
2007 494 42.1 11.7 11.5
2008 489 42.1 11.6 13.7
2009 473 42.0 11.3 12.7
2010 437 38.5 11.3 14.8
2011 434 29.9 14.5 15.4
2012 599 42.0 14.2 22.7
2013 613 40.0 15.3 21.9
2014 623 43.6 14.2 4.8
2015 598 44.0 13.5 0
2016 582 46.0 12.6 22.9
2017 584 46.7 12.4 26.2
2018 567 43.1 13.1 31
2019 541 43.3 12.4 30.3
2020 529 58.3 9.0 30.8
2021 531 57.7 9.1 28.6
2022 535 54.5 9.8 24.3
2023 561 56.0 10.0 28

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

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricella
201399.5%0.3%0.0%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%
201499.8%0.2%0.0%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%
201599.3%0.3%0.0%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.5%99.7%99.5%
201699.0%0.5%0.2%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.1%
201798.0%0.2%0.0%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%
201899.3%0.2%0.2%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%
201999.1%0.0%0.0%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%
202099.6%0.0%99.6%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.6%99.8%100.0%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Schalmont Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $00 (0.0%) $13,665 (100.0%) $13,665
2020 $00 (0.0%) $12,688 (100.0%) $12,688
2021 $00 (0.0%) $13,260 (100.0%) $13,260
2022 $00 (0.0%) $15,678 (100.0%) $15,678
2023 $00 (0.0%) $11,880 (100.0%) $11,880

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Schalmont Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 712th of 1439 Middle schoolsRanks 902nd of 1500 Middle schools
 10.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (Schalmont Middle School)3330.6
 2.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Schalmont Central School District)3330.6
 2.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New York)3845.1
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Schalmont Middle School)4440.9
 3.1%
   5th Grade Math (Schalmont Central School District)4440.9
 3.1%
   5th Grade Math (New York)4649.7
 3.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Schalmont Middle School)4129.7
 11.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Schalmont Central School District)4129.5
 11.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4745.8
 1.2%
6th Grade Math (Schalmont Middle School)4934
 15%
   6th Grade Math (Schalmont Central School District)4933.6
 15.4%
   6th Grade Math (New York)4748.1
 1.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Schalmont Middle School)3841.5
 3.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Schalmont Central School District)3841.5
 3.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4048
 8%
7th Grade Math (Schalmont Middle School)3854.3
 16.3%
   7th Grade Math (Schalmont Central School District)3854.3
 16.3%
   7th Grade Math (New York)4451.9
 7.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Schalmont Middle School)4440.8
 3.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Schalmont Central School District)4440.8
 3.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4855.2
 7.2%
8th Grade Math (Schalmont Middle School)2234.7
 12.7%
   8th Grade Math (Schalmont Central School District)2234.7
 12.7%
   8th Grade Math (New York)3340.7
 7.7%
End of Course Common Core Algebra I (Schalmont Middle School)100100
   End of Course Common Core Algebra I (Schalmont Central School District)86.989.6
 2.7%
   End of Course Common Core Algebra I (New York)71.164.6
 6.5%
End of Course Earth Science (Schalmont Middle School)100100
   End of Course Earth Science (Schalmont Central School District)79.966.9
 13%
   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 Students541561
 3.7%
African American317
 466.7%
American Indian52
 60%
Asian1011
 10%
Hispanic3145
 45.2%
Pacific Islander01
White470457
 2.8%
Two or More Races2228
 27.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients30.3%28%
 2.3%

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In the 2022-23 school year, 561 students attended Schalmont Middle School.

Students at Schalmont Middle School are 81% White, 8% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 3% African American, 2% Asian.

Schalmont Middle School ranks 847th of 1504 New York middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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


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