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Alexander Middle School-high School

High School · Alexander Central School District · Alexander, NY

An Alexander Central School District high school where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.

3314 BUFFALO ST, Alexander, NY 14005

  • Math 32% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 43% proficient (2022)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress2.7Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.67 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.8Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency32% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency42.8% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-7.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-20 pts
Overall Proficiency37% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)58% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-20.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile29th
College Readiness6.0Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation4.7%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.5Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio8.9:1
District spending per student$25,095
Chronic Absenteeism18.1%

Students at Alexander Middle School-high School score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency32%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency43%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 37% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
94%
ELA
90%
2010
Math
71%
ELA
65%
2011
Math
75%
ELA
69%
2012
Math
41%
ELA
56%
2013
Math
34%
ELA
49%
2014
Math
49%
ELA
49%
2015
Math
62%
ELA
59%
2016
Math
53%
ELA
56%
2017
Math
52%
ELA
56%
2018
Math
54%
ELA
51%
2019
Math
54%
ELA
51%
2020*
Math
40%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
24%
ELA
49%
2022
Math
32%
ELA
43%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 55% (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

31.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Alexander Middle School-high 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 26Car-Dependent
  • Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average350/100K

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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

$94,931

Median home value

$172,600

Median rent

$988/mo

College educated

26.7%

Homeownership

87.7%

Poverty rate

4.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 14005; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
4.7% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics16sports offered
8 boys'·8 girls'·23 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Attica Senior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.19–122.8 mi352Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Alexander Central School District

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$25,095NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Alexander Middle School-high School is listed in ALEXANDER CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Alexander Middle School-high School

Alexander Middle School-high School is a public high school in Alexander, NY, part of Alexander Central School District, serving approximately 408 students in grades 6th-12th with a 8.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #3,222 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Alexander Middle School-high School

What grades does Alexander Middle School-high School serve?

Alexander Middle School-high School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend Alexander Middle School-high School?

Alexander Middle School-high School has an enrollment of approximately 408 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Alexander Middle School-high School?

The student-teacher ratio at Alexander Middle School-high School is 8.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Alexander Middle School-high School rank in NY?

Alexander Middle School-high School ranks #3,222 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Alexander Middle School-high School's MySchoolScout rating?

Alexander Middle School-high School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Alexander Middle School-high School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Alexander Middle School-high School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Alexander Middle School-high School a charter school?

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

Is Alexander Middle School-high School a Title I school?

No, Alexander Middle School-high School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Alexander Middle School-high School?

31.6% of students at Alexander Middle School-high 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 – 12th
Enrollment
408
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
46
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Genesee County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.1%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 14005)
1,788
Area average commute
22.1 min
Area median age
38.8
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 14005; 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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