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Circleville Middle School

Middle School · Pine Bush Central School District · Circleville, NY

A Pine Bush Central School District middle school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO BOX 143, Circleville, NY 10919

  • Math 20% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 51% proficient (2022)
  • 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.1Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.69 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.2Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency20% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency51.4% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-19.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-11.4 pts
Overall Proficiency36% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-13.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile33th
Resources & Environment8.2Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.1:1
District spending per student$26,603
Chronic Absenteeism24.4%

Students at Circleville Middle School score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency20%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency51%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 44 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 36% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
85%
ELA
74%
2010
Math
50%
ELA
47%
2011
Math
55%
ELA
47%
2012
Math
14%
ELA
20%
2013
Math
26%
ELA
23%
2014
Math
35%
ELA
29%
2015
Math
31%
ELA
41%
2016
Math
35%
ELA
45%
2017
Math
33%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
10%
ELA
40%
2022
Math
20%
ELA
51%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 41% (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

58.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Circleville 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 12Car-Dependent
  • Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low4/100K

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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

$106,185

Median home value

$418,800

College educated

44.3%

Homeownership

100%

Poverty rate

1.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10919; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Middletown Twin Towers Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.16–84.9 mi833Compare →
Crispell Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.66–8Not available615Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Pine Bush Central School District

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#2 of 7
District spending per student
$26,603NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Circleville Middle School

Circleville Middle School is a public middle school in Circleville, NY, part of Pine Bush Central School District, serving approximately 455 students in grades 6th-8th with a 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,776 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Circleville Middle School

What grades does Circleville Middle School serve?

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

How many students attend Circleville Middle School?

Circleville Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 455 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Circleville Middle School is 10.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Circleville Middle School rank in NY?

Circleville Middle School ranks #2,776 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Circleville Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Circleville Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Circleville Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Circleville Middle School has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Circleville Middle School a charter school?

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

Is Circleville Middle School a Title I school?

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

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

58.2% of students at Circleville 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
455
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
45
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Orange County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
24.4%
Area population (ZIP 10919)
1,383
Area median age
53.7
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 10919; 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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