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Ausable Valley Middle School
Middle School · AUSABLE VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
1490 RT 9N, Clintonville, NY 12924
Enrollment
158
Student-Teacher
9.9:1
Score
5.8
Grades
7th – 8th
Enrollment
158
Student-Teacher
9.9:1
Score
5.8
Grades
7th – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#2,858 of 4,742
In Clintonville
#2 of 2
public schools
In district
#3 of 4
AUSABLE VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
School environment
8.4 / 10
Excellent
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Ausable Valley Middle School
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Ausable Valley High School
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About Ausable Valley Middle School
Ausable Valley Middle School is a public middle school in Clintonville, NY, part of AUSABLE VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. Ausable Valley Middle School serves approximately 158 students, and covers grades 7th-8th, and has a 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Ausable Valley Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,858 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Structured state assessment records for Ausable Valley Middle School show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 5.8 · Average
- NY avg 6.1
What Parents Should Know
At 158 students, Ausable Valley Middle School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
Test scores at Ausable Valley Middle School sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
At 9.9:1 students to teachers, Ausable Valley Middle School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Score Breakdown
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Ausable Valley Middle School — Students at Ausable Valley Middle School score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
52.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 32 test records from NY state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 6.1/10.
How Ausable Valley Middle School Compares
See how Ausable Valley Middle School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
1490 RT 9N, Clintonville, NY 12924
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Ausable Valley Middle School may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. STAFFORD MIDDLE SCHOOL (rated 6.2/10, 17.2 miles away, in nearby Plattsburgh), which scores slightly higher. Another option is PERU MIDDLE SCHOOL (rated 5.0/10, 8.6 miles away, in nearby Peru), with a comparable rating. Additionally, SARANAC MIDDLE SCHOOL (rated 4.8/10, 15.3 miles away, in nearby Saranac), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Clintonville, see our Clintonville schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 17.7 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| AUSABLE VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL Clintonville | 0.0 mi | 7.7 |
| AUSABLE FORKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Au Sable Forks | 4.5 mi | 5.8 |
| KEESEVILLE PRIMARY SCHOOL Keeseville | 5.9 mi | 4.6 |
| PERU ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Peru | 8.6 mi | 4.9 |
| PERU HIGH SCHOOL Peru | 8.6 mi | 6.4 |
| PERU MIDDLE SCHOOL Peru | 8.6 mi | 5.0 |
| ADIRONDACK CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Wilmington | 10.7 mi | 5.2 |
| WILLSBORO CENTRAL SCHOOL Willsboro | 11.8 mi | 6.8 |
| MORRISONVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Morrisonville | 15.6 mi | 5.1 |
| SARANAC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Saranac | 15.2 mi | 5.6 |
| CLINTON-ESSEX-WARREN-WASHINGTON BOCES Plattsburgh | 16.1 mi | 5.7 |
| SARANAC HIGH SCHOOL Saranac | 15.3 mi | 7.8 |
| SARANAC MIDDLE SCHOOL Saranac | 15.3 mi | 4.8 |
| LAKESHORE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Plattsburgh | 15.6 mi | — |
| MOUNTAIN VIEW CAMPUS Elizabethtown | 17.5 mi | 4.9 |
| PLATTSBURGH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Plattsburgh | 16.4 mi | 8.6 |
| LAKESIDE SCHOOL AT BLACK KETTLE FARM Essex | 15.6 mi | — |
| ARTHUR P MOMOT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Plattsburgh | 16.5 mi | 4.0 |
| STAFFORD MIDDLE SCHOOL Plattsburgh | 17.2 mi | 6.2 |
| THOMAS E GLASGOW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Plattsburgh | 17.7 mi | 7.7 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 12924 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Rent
$891/mo
Population
230
College Educated
0%
Homeownership
13.5%
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Median Age
45.4
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Ausable Valley Middle School
What grades does Ausable Valley Middle School serve?
Ausable Valley Middle School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Ausable Valley Middle School?
Ausable Valley Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 158 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ausable Valley Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ausable Valley Middle School is 9.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ausable Valley Middle School rank in NY?
Ausable Valley Middle School ranks #2,858 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Ausable Valley Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ausable Valley Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Ausable Valley Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ausable Valley Middle School has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Ausable Valley Middle School a charter school?
No, Ausable Valley Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ausable Valley Middle School a Title I school?
No, Ausable Valley Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ausable Valley Middle School?
52.5% of students at Ausable Valley 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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 158
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 52.5%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Clinton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.1%
- Phone
- (518) 834-2800
Resources & Links
District
AUSABLE VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT- District Enrollment
- 1,168
- Schools in District
- 4
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $30,299
- District Rank
- #3 of 4
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