The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 77% (which was lower than the New York state average of 86%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65% (which was lower than the New York state average of 74%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students (09-10)
197 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)77%
86%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)65%
74%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
(09-10)3%
n/a
Asian
(09-10)11%
8%
Hispanic
(09-10)6%
22%
Black
(09-10)12%
19%
White
(09-10)68%
51%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
50%
16%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
13%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
77% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 86% NY state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% NY state average).
How many students attend Rensselaer Middle School?
197 students attend Rensselaer Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Rensselaer Middle School students are White, 12% of students are Black, 11% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Rensselaer Middle School offer ?
Rensselaer Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Rensselaer Middle School part of?
Rensselaer Middle School is part of Rensselaer City School District.
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