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#3782 of 4,742 schools in NY

Canajoharie Middle School

Middle School · Canajoharie Central School District · Canajoharie, NY

A Canajoharie Central School District middle school where students score 20 points below what's typical for similar communities.

25 SCHOOL DISTRICT RD, Canajoharie, NY 13317

  • Math 22% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 41% proficient (2022)
  • 9.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.6Needs Improvement40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.75 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.3Below Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency21.8% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency40.7% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-17.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-22.1 pts
Overall Proficiency31% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)51% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-19.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile23th
Resources & Environment8.8Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.1:1
District spending per student$25,664
Chronic Absenteeism15.9%

Students at Canajoharie Middle School score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency22%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency41%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 31% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
90%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
52%
2011
Math
73%
ELA
55%
2012
Math
34%
ELA
33%
2013
Math
40%
ELA
31%
2014
Math
42%
ELA
32%
2015
Math
52%
ELA
42%
2016
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
57%
2021*
Math
15%
ELA
58%
2022
Math
22%
ELA
41%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 48% (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

52.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Canajoharie 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 18Car-Dependent
  • Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average495/100K

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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

$69,250

Median home value

$119,700

Median rent

$869/mo

College educated

18.5%

Homeownership

81.3%

Poverty rate

9.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 13317; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Meadow BrookPrivate · tuitionNot rated1–83.3 mi28Compare →
Millcreek SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot rated1–84.9 mi20Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Canajoharie Central School District

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$25,664NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
19.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Canajoharie Middle School

Canajoharie Middle School is a public middle school in Canajoharie, NY, part of Canajoharie Central School District, serving approximately 182 students in grades 6th-8th with a 9.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #3,782 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Canajoharie Middle School

What grades does Canajoharie Middle School serve?

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

How many students attend Canajoharie Middle School?

Canajoharie Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 182 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Canajoharie Middle School is 9.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Canajoharie Middle School rank in NY?

Canajoharie Middle School ranks #3,782 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Canajoharie Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Canajoharie Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Canajoharie Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Canajoharie Middle School has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Canajoharie Middle School a charter school?

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

Is Canajoharie Middle School a Title I school?

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

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

52.2% of students at Canajoharie 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
182
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
20
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Montgomery County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
15.9%
Area population (ZIP 13317)
3,970
Area average commute
28.2 min
Area median age
32.8
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 13317; 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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