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C J Hooker Middle School
Middle School · Goshen Central School District · Goshen, NY
A Goshen Central School District middle school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
41 LINCOLN AVE, Goshen, NY 10924
- Math 35% proficient (2022)
- Reading 50% proficient (2022)
- 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at C J Hooker Middle School score 43% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 43% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 50% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
25.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where C J Hooker 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 48Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low4/100K
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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
$114,567
Median home value
$433,600
Median rent
$1,668/mo
College educated
41.6%
Homeownership
78.9%
Poverty rate
5.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10924; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
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| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orange-ulster BocesEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | K–12 | 2.2 mi | 981 | Compare → |
| Middletown Twin Towers Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 6–8 | 5.0 mi | 833 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Goshen Central School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $27,340NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
C J Hooker Middle School is listed in GOSHEN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About C J Hooker Middle School
C J Hooker Middle School is a public middle school in Goshen, NY, part of Goshen Central School District, serving approximately 640 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #3,492 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about C J Hooker Middle School
What grades does C J Hooker Middle School serve?
C J Hooker Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend C J Hooker Middle School?
C J Hooker Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 640 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at C J Hooker Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at C J Hooker Middle School is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does C J Hooker Middle School rank in NY?
C J Hooker Middle School ranks #3,492 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is C J Hooker Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
C J Hooker Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 C J Hooker Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, C J Hooker Middle School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is C J Hooker Middle School a charter school?
No, C J Hooker Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is C J Hooker Middle School a Title I school?
No, C J Hooker Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for C J Hooker Middle School?
25.9% of students at C J Hooker 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
- 640
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 55
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Orange County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.3%
- Phone
- (845) 615-6300
- Area population (ZIP 10924)
- 13,612
- Area average commute
- 38.8 min
- Area median age
- 45.8
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 10924; 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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