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#1331 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 28% in state

Acadia Middle School

Middle School · Shenendehowa Central School District · Clifton Park, NY

A Shenendehowa Central School District middle school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.

970 RT 146, Clifton Park, NY 12065

  • Math 65% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 74% proficient (2022)
  • 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.9Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.91 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics8.3Excellent35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency65.3% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency73.6% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg+25.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+10.8 pts
Overall Proficiency69% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)61% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+8.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile74th
Resources & Environment6.8Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.7:1
District spending per student$19,723
Chronic Absenteeism15.2%

Students at Acadia Middle School score 69% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency65%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency74%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 23 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 69% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
96%
ELA
89%
2010
Math
85%
ELA
75%
2011
Math
86%
ELA
79%
2012
Math
50%
ELA
60%
2013
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2014
Math
70%
ELA
60%
2015
Math
72%
ELA
64%
2016
Math
73%
ELA
66%
2017
Math
76%
ELA
70%
2018
Math
76%
ELA
68%
2019
Math
76%
ELA
68%
2020*
Math
59%
ELA
76%
2021*
Math
53%
ELA
76%
2022
Math
65%
ELA
74%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 34 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

23%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Acadia Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 23Car-Dependent
  • Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average454/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$115,681

Median home value

$356,900

Median rent

$1,419/mo

College educated

52.9%

Homeownership

71.1%

Poverty rate

3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 12065; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Gowana Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.96–80.1 mi745Compare →
Koda Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.36–80.1 mi742Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Shenendehowa Central School District

Schools in district
12
Rank in district
#8 of 12
District spending per student
$19,723NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
4.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Acadia Middle School is listed in SHENENDEHOWA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Acadia Middle School

Acadia Middle School is a public middle school in Clifton Park, NY, part of Shenendehowa Central School District, serving approximately 736 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,331 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Acadia Middle School

What grades does Acadia Middle School serve?

Acadia Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Acadia Middle School?

Acadia Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 736 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Acadia Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Acadia Middle School is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Acadia Middle School rank in NY?

Acadia Middle School ranks #1,331 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Acadia Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Acadia Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Acadia Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Acadia Middle School has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Acadia Middle School a charter school?

No, Acadia Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Acadia Middle School a Title I school?

No, Acadia Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Acadia Middle School?

23.0% of students at Acadia Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
736
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
58
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Saratoga County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
15.2%
Area population (ZIP 12065)
44,726
Area average commute
25.5 min
Area median age
41.4
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 12065; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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