Gowana Middle School

Summary:

Gowana Middle School is a high-performing public middle school located in Clifton Park, New York, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 773 students. The school is part of the Shenendehowa Central School District, which is ranked 139 out of 866 school districts in New York and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Gowana Middle School consistently outperforms state averages on academic measures, with proficiency rates significantly higher than the state in both English Language Arts (ranging from 69.55% to 73.85% compared to 45.82% to 55.2%) and Mathematics (ranging from 75.57% to 78.65% compared to 40.74% to 51.94%). The school ranks in the top 10% of New York middle schools, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Gowana Middle School also performs exceptionally well across various student subgroups, including female students, male students, Asian students, Hispanic students, White students, multi-racial students, special education students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Acadia Middle School, Koda Middle School, Mont Pleasant Middle School, and Cohoes Middle School, Gowana Middle School's academic performance and statewide rankings are significantly higher. Additionally, the school has maintained its high performance and 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of the past decade, indicating a sustained culture of excellence and effective instructional practices.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 970 Rt 146
       Clifton Park, NY  12065-3686


(518) 881-0460

District: Shenendehowa Central School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
130th of 1,500 New York Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,319 Help


Students who attend Gowana Middle School usually attend:

High:    Shenendehowa High School

Feeder schools for Gowana Middle School:

Elementary:    Chango Elementary School
    Karigon Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.2 Help
Number of students:  773

Racial breakdown:

White:
80.1%
Asian:
6.3%
Hispanic:
5.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  14.7% Help


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Compare Details Gowana Middle School ranks better than 91.3% of middle schools in New York. It also ranks first among 3 ranked middle schools in the Shenendehowa Central School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 89.89. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Gowana Middle School has the largest middle school student body size in the Shenendehowa Central School District. Racial makeup is: White (80.1%), Asian (6.3%), Hispanic (5.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 14.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Shenendehowa Central School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Gowana Middle School is 13.2. 1 middle schools in the Shenendehowa Central School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Gowana Middle School is $13,319, which is the highest among 3 middle schools in the Shenendehowa Central School District!
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Gowana Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Gowana Middle School 130th of 1500 New York public middle schools. (See Gowana Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Shenendehowa Central School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Shenendehowa Central School District 139th of 866 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Gowana Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Gowana Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 86.34 95th 1095 91.3%
2007 83.49 139th 1123 87.6%
2008 83.11 134th 1185 88.7%
2009 81.65 123rd 1224 90.0%
2010 84.60 138th 1243 88.9%
2011 85.30 145th 1295 88.8%
2012 84.26 165th 1337 87.7%
2013 84.91 160th 1373 88.3%
2014 85.82 130th 1401 90.7%
2015 92.05 72nd 1407 94.9%
2016 90.81 91st 1429 93.6%
2017 90.89 102nd 1455 93.0%
2018 89.07 120th 1438 91.7%
2019 92.44 102nd 1439 92.9%
2021 84.12 143rd 1242 88.5%
2022 92.27 92nd 1479 93.8%
2023 89.89 130th 1500 91.3%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Gowana Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.90 17th 107 84.1%
2019 79.08 27th 126 78.6%
2021 52.58 34th 95 64.2%
2022 77.97 45th 190 76.3%
2023 77.85 41st 208 80.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Gowana Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.37 52nd 1170 95.6%
2019 85.18 79th 1139 93.1%
2021 55.67 153rd 522 70.7%
2022 78.26 118th 1283 90.8%
2023 76.30 163rd 1307 87.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Gowana Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.73 229th 1245 81.6%
2019 75.11 231st 1241 81.4%
2021 56.74 318th 935 66.0%
2022 74.84 223rd 1306 82.9%
2023 74.90 228th 1288 82.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Gowana Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.63 141st 1353 89.6%
2019 91.61 87th 1370 93.6%
2021 79.50 154th 1066 85.6%
2022 91.96 78th 1454 94.6%
2023 88.30 136th 1463 90.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Gowana Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.23 99th 1352 92.7%
2019 91.57 106th 1366 92.2%
2021 84.23 123rd 1071 88.5%
2022 91.01 100th 1455 93.1%
2023 89.48 126th 1464 91.4%
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Rank History for Asian students at Gowana Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.96 45th 374 88.0%
2019 78.00 73rd 369 80.2%
2021 70.53 65th 236 72.5%
2022 75.98 78th 381 79.5%
2023 83.33 45th 388 88.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Gowana Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.97 61st 810 92.5%
2019 88.91 57th 826 93.1%
2021 43.03 239th 449 46.8%
2022 72.41 170th 914 81.4%
2023 88.43 68th 943 92.8%
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Rank History for White students at Gowana Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.03 132nd 763 82.7%
2019 84.04 86th 716 88.0%
2021 77.18 113th 614 81.6%
2022 84.18 95th 748 87.3%
2023 79.57 145th 772 81.2%
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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 Gowana Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 885 9 17 7 3 n/a n/a 0 921
1990 874 9 16 2 0 n/a n/a 0 901
1991 873 14 8 0 0 n/a n/a 0 895
1992 897 16 9 4 0 n/a n/a 0 926
1993 912 19 10 2 0 n/a n/a 0 943
1994 961 12 23 2 0 n/a n/a 0 998
1995 1005 16 23 1 0 n/a n/a 0 1045
1996 1005 16 23 1 0 n/a n/a 0 1045
1997 1041 17 32 4 1 n/a n/a 0 1095
1998 1075 17 24 9 0 n/a n/a 0 1125
1999 1046 14 33 18 2 n/a n/a 0 1113
2000 761 14 13 8 3 n/a n/a 0 799
2001 713 9 7 9 2 n/a n/a 0 740
2002 673 10 5 5 2 n/a n/a 0 695
2003 673 10 5 5 2 n/a n/a 0 695
2004 687 12 5 3 1 n/a n/a 0 708
2005 659 11 13 8 6 n/a n/a 0 697
2006 695 12 20 7 0 n/a n/a 0 734
2007 729 18 18 9 4 n/a n/a 0 778
2008 723 16 13 8 3 n/a n/a 0 763
2009 698 17 17 9 1 n/a n/a 6 748
2010 725 16 24 15 2 n/a n/a 12 794
2011 729 11 23 15 6 0 12 0 796
2012 758 12 22 20 3 0 6 0 821
2013 740 11 22 19 2 0 6 0 800
2014 730 16 20 22 2 0 5 0 795
2015 712 15 33 25 1 0 13 0 799
2016 713 14 40 24 3 0 24 0 818
2017 680 15 52 30 1 0 27 0 805
2018 621 15 54 29 0 0 32 0 751
2019 568 18 57 29 0 2 33 0 707
2020 555 21 52 36 0 0 37 0 701
2021 578 23 51 39 0 0 42 0 733
2022 598 19 55 50 0 0 44 0 766
2023 619 19 49 43 0 0 43 0 773

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 Gowana Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 921 54.0 17.0 n/a
1990 901 52.9 17.0 n/a
1991 895 56.9 15.7 n/a
1992 926 54.1 17.1 n/a
1993 943 47.0 20.1 n/a
1994 998 51.0 19.6 5.2
1995 1045 60.5 17.3 5.1
1996 1045 60.5 17.3 5.1
1997 1095 59.0 18.6 6.5
1998 1125 65.6 17.1 6.2
1999 1113 58.0 19.2 4.9
2000 799 41.0 19.5 10.1
2001 740 45.9 16.1 10
2002 695 43.0 16.2 7.9
2003 695 43.0 16.2 7.9
2004 708 n/a n/a n/a
2005 697 46.8 14.9 10.2
2006 734 50.0 14.7 7.1
2007 778 51.8 15.0 7.1
2008 763 49.6 15.4 7.9
2009 748 57.4 13.0 6.7
2010 794 51.9 15.3 8.8
2011 796 58.6 13.5 8.8
2012 821 51.0 16.0 9.6
2013 800 52.0 15.3 8.1
2014 795 50.0 15.8 8.6
2015 799 48.0 16.6 10
2016 818 51.0 16.0 11.5
2017 805 52.1 15.4 9.6
2018 751 48.5 15.4 12
2019 707 48.0 14.7 16
2020 701 n/a n/a 12.3
2021 733 61.2 11.9 14.9
2022 766 58.6 13.0 11
2023 773 58.2 13.2 14.7

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 Gowana Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 921 54.0 17.0 n/a
1990 901 52.9 17.0 n/a
1991 895 56.9 15.7 n/a
1992 926 54.1 17.1 n/a
1993 943 47.0 20.1 n/a
1994 998 51.0 19.6 5.2
1995 1045 60.5 17.3 5.1
1996 1045 60.5 17.3 5.1
1997 1095 59.0 18.6 6.5
1998 1125 65.6 17.1 6.2
1999 1113 58.0 19.2 4.9
2000 799 41.0 19.5 10.1
2001 740 45.9 16.1 10
2002 695 43.0 16.2 7.9
2003 695 43.0 16.2 7.9
2004 708 n/a n/a n/a
2005 697 46.8 14.9 10.2
2006 734 50.0 14.7 7.1
2007 778 51.8 15.0 7.1
2008 763 49.6 15.4 7.9
2009 748 57.4 13.0 6.7
2010 794 51.9 15.3 8.8
2011 796 58.6 13.5 8.8
2012 821 51.0 16.0 9.6
2013 800 52.0 15.3 8.1
2014 795 50.0 15.8 8.6
2015 799 48.0 16.6 10
2016 818 51.0 16.0 11.5
2017 805 52.1 15.4 9.6
2018 751 48.5 15.4 12
2019 707 48.0 14.7 16
2020 701 n/a n/a 12.3
2021 733 61.2 11.9 14.9
2022 766 58.6 13.0 11
2023 773 58.2 13.2 14.7

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

Gowana Middle School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricella
201398.9%0.6%0.5%98.9%98.9%98.9%98.9%98.9%98.9%98.9%
201499.0%0.5%0.4%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%
201598.7%0.6%0.1%99.2%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.2%98.9%99.2%
201699.5%0.4%0.1%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%
201795.8%0.4%0.3%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%
201897.1%0.4%0.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.2%
201996.6%0.0%0.0%99.6%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.6%99.1%97.4%
202096.0%0.0%100.0%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.6%97.9%

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $133 (1.1%) $11,603 (98.9%) $11,736
2020 $356 (2.9%) $11,972 (97.1%) $12,328
2021 $365 (2.7%) $12,938 (97.2%) $13,304
2022 $653 (5.0%) $12,388 (95.0%) $13,041
2023 $617 (4.6%) $12,702 (95.4%) $13,319

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Gowana Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 102nd of 1439 Middle schoolsRanks 130th of 1500 Middle schools
 1.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Gowana Middle School)7269.6
 2.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Shenendehowa Central School District)6766.3
 0.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4745.8
 1.2%
6th Grade Math (Gowana Middle School)8075.6
 4.4%
   6th Grade Math (Shenendehowa Central School District)7172.2
 1.2%
   6th Grade Math (New York)4748.1
 1.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Gowana Middle School)6070.4
 10.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Shenendehowa Central School District)6068.9
 8.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4048
 8%
7th Grade Math (Gowana Middle School)7878.7
 0.7%
   7th Grade Math (Shenendehowa Central School District)7573.6
 1.4%
   7th Grade Math (New York)4451.9
 7.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Gowana Middle School)7573.9
 1.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Shenendehowa Central School District)7473.7
 0.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4855.2
 7.2%
8th Grade Math (Gowana Middle School)7274.6
 2.6%
   8th Grade Math (Shenendehowa Central School District)7380.1
 7.1%
   8th Grade Math (New York)3340.7
 7.7%
End of Course Algebra I (Gowana Middle School)100100
   End of Course Algebra I (Shenendehowa Central School District)93.686.8
 6.8%
   End of Course Algebra I (New York)71.164.6
 6.5%
End of Course Geometry (Gowana Middle School)100100
   End of Course Geometry (Shenendehowa Central School District)91.378.5
 12.7%
   End of Course Geometry (New York)70.153.2
 17%
End of Course Earth Science (Gowana Middle School)100100
   End of Course Earth Science (Shenendehowa Central School District)92.185.9
 6.2%
   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 Students707773
 9.3%
African American1819
 5.6%
American Indian00
Asian5749
 14%
Hispanic2943
 48.3%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White568619
 9%
Two or More Races3343
 30.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients16%14.7%
 1.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Gowana Middle School

Yes. Gowana Middle School ranks in the top 8.7% of New York middle schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 773 students attended Gowana Middle School.

Students at Gowana Middle School are 80% White, 6% Asian, 6% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 2% African American.

Students who attend Gowana Middle School usually go on to attend Shenendehowa High School


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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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