Very Good
#1435 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 30% in state
Bulkeley Middle School
Middle School · Rhinebeck Central School District · Rhinebeck, NY
A Rhinebeck Central School District middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
45 N PARK RD, Rhinebeck, NY 12572
- Math 55% proficient (2022)
- Reading 64% proficient (2022)
- 9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bulkeley Middle School score 59% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 8 points since 2019, reaching 60% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 63% (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 30 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
20.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bulkeley 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 35Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low118/100K
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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
$96,377
Median home value
$458,500
Median rent
$1,631/mo
College educated
51%
Homeownership
70%
Poverty rate
7.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 12572; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Rhinebeck Central School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $35,298NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bulkeley Middle School is listed in RHINEBECK CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bulkeley Middle School
Bulkeley Middle School is a public middle school in Rhinebeck, NY, part of Rhinebeck Central School District, serving approximately 224 students in grades 6th-8th with a 9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,435 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bulkeley Middle School
What grades does Bulkeley Middle School serve?
Bulkeley Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Bulkeley Middle School?
Bulkeley Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 224 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bulkeley Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bulkeley Middle School is 9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bulkeley Middle School rank in NY?
Bulkeley Middle School ranks #1,435 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Bulkeley Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bulkeley Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Bulkeley Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bulkeley Middle School has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Bulkeley Middle School a charter school?
No, Bulkeley Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bulkeley Middle School a Title I school?
No, Bulkeley Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bulkeley Middle School?
20.1% of students at Bulkeley 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
- 224
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Dutchess County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.9%
- Phone
- (845) 871-5500
- Area population (ZIP 12572)
- 9,168
- Area average commute
- 29.6 min
- Area median age
- 57.2
Official sources & links
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 12572; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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