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#3570 of 4,742 schools in NY
Cohen Middle School
Middle School · Elmira Heights Central School District · Elmira Heights, NY
An Elmira Heights Central School District middle school where students score 20 points below what's typical for similar communities.
100 ROBINWOOD AVE, Elmira Heights, NY 14903
- Math 24% proficient (2022)
- Reading 38% proficient (2022)
- 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cohen Middle School score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 46 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 31% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 36% (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
52.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Cohen 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 38Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low173/100K
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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
$66,142
Median home value
$123,900
Median rent
$943/mo
College educated
27.7%
Homeownership
66.9%
Poverty rate
19.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 14903; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ernie Davis AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 2.5 | 7–8 | 1.7 mi | 797 | Compare → |
| Horseheads Intermediate SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 5–6 | 3.6 mi | 574 | Compare → |
| Horseheads Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 7–8 | 3.6 mi | 542 | 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.
Elmira Heights Central School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $21,911NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cohen Middle School is listed in ELMIRA HEIGHTS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cohen Middle School
Cohen Middle School is a public middle school in Elmira Heights, NY, part of Elmira Heights Central School District, serving approximately 252 students in grades 6th-8th with a 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #3,570 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cohen Middle School
What grades does Cohen Middle School serve?
Cohen Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Cohen Middle School?
Cohen Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 252 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cohen Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cohen 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 Cohen Middle School rank in NY?
Cohen Middle School ranks #3,570 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Cohen Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Cohen Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Cohen Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cohen Middle School has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Cohen Middle School a charter school?
No, Cohen Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cohen Middle School a Title I school?
No, Cohen Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cohen Middle School?
52.8% of students at Cohen 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
- 252
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Chemung County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.4%
- Phone
- (607) 734-5078
- Area population (ZIP 14903)
- 7,140
- Area average commute
- 18.5 min
- Area median age
- 43.8
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 14903; 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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