Cohen Middle School

Cohen Middle School is a regular public school located in Elmira Heights, New York, within Chemung County. The school serves students in grades six through eight and has an enrollment of 252 students. With a student-teacher ratio of 10.1:1, Cohen Middle School provides a relatively small class size that allows for personalized attention.

There are 25 full-time equivalent teachers dedicated to supporting the academic needs of its middle schoolers. Cohen Middle School's MySchoolScout rating is 3.8 out of 10, and it ranks at #3762 out of 4758 schools in New York state, placing it in the 21st percentile. The school’s Academic Score is 2.6/10, indicating that there is room for improvement in academic performance.

On standardized tests, 39% of students are proficient or above in ELA and reading, while only 22% reach proficiency in math. Cohen Middle School is situated in a small suburban area, offering a quieter setting for learning. Despite the current challenges in test scores, the school community is focused on supporting student development and academic growth.

While current test scores at Cohen Middle School are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.