Very Good
#1301 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 27% in state
Cornwall Middle School
Middle School · Cornwall Central School District · Cornwall, NY
A Cornwall Central School District middle school serving grades 5th – 8th.
122 MAIN ST, Cornwall, NY 12518
- Math 62% proficient (2022)
- Reading 68% proficient (2022)
- 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cornwall Middle School score 65% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 66%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 27 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 65% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 63% (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 36 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
8.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Cornwall 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 40Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat 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
$99,833
Median home value
$358,200
Median rent
$1,720/mo
College educated
53.6%
Homeownership
70.2%
Poverty rate
6.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 12518; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blooming Grove Academy LlcPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 5–8 | 1.5 mi | 27 | Compare → |
| Heritage Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 6–8 | 2.6 mi | 856 | Compare → |
| Nora Cronin Presentation AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.3private | 4–8 | 3.4 mi | 50 | Compare → |
| South Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | 6–8 | 3.5 mi | 845 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Cornwall Central School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $24,420NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cornwall Middle School is listed in CORNWALL CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cornwall Middle School
Cornwall Middle School is a public middle school in Cornwall, NY, part of Cornwall Central School District, serving approximately 903 students in grades 5th-8th with a 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,301 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cornwall Middle School
What grades does Cornwall Middle School serve?
Cornwall Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Cornwall Middle School?
Cornwall Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 903 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cornwall Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cornwall Middle School is 10.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cornwall Middle School rank in NY?
Cornwall Middle School ranks #1,301 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Cornwall Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Cornwall Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Cornwall Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cornwall Middle School has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Cornwall Middle School a charter school?
No, Cornwall Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cornwall Middle School a Title I school?
No, Cornwall Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cornwall Middle School?
8.3% of students at Cornwall 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
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 903
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 83
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Orange County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.8%
- Phone
- (845) 534-8009
- Area population (ZIP 12518)
- 5,728
- Area average commute
- 27.5 min
- Area median age
- 43
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 12518; 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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