Very Good
#1685 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 36% in state
Cortland Junior High School
Middle School · CORTLAND CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
S VALLEY VIEW DR, Cortland, NY 13045
Enrollment
277
Student-Teacher
9.9:1
Score
7.0
Grades
7th – 8th
Enrollment
277
Student-Teacher
9.9:1
Score
7.0
Grades
7th – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#1,685 of 4,742
In Cortland
#2 of 5
public schools
In district
#2 of 5
CORTLAND CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Academic growth
9.5 / 10
Excellent
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About Cortland Junior High School
Cortland Junior High School is a public middle school in Cortland, NY, part of CORTLAND CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT. Cortland Junior High School serves approximately 277 students, and covers grades 7th-8th, and has a 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Cortland Junior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,685 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Structured state assessment records for Cortland Junior High School show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022).
- This school 7.0 · Very Good
- District avg 6.3
- NY avg 6.1
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Cortland Junior High School sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
At 9.9:1 students to teachers, Cortland Junior High School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Score Breakdown
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Cortland Junior High School — Students at Cortland Junior High School score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
50.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 16 test records from NY state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.5/10.
How Cortland Junior High School Compares
See how Cortland Junior High School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
S VALLEY VIEW DR, Cortland, NY 13045
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Cortland Junior High School may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. HOMER JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL (rated 6.0/10, 3.8 miles away, in nearby Homer), with a comparable rating. Another option is RANDALL MIDDLE SCHOOL (rated 5.7/10, 0.4 miles away), a more accessible option. Additionally, DRYDEN MIDDLE SCHOOL (rated 4.9/10, 9.2 miles away, in nearby Dryden), a more accessible option. For more schools in Cortland, see our Cortland schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 11.3 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| CORTLAND HIGH SCHOOL Cortland | 0.0 mi | 7.8 |
| RANDALL MIDDLE SCHOOL Cortland | 0.4 mi | 5.7 |
| ST MARY'S SCHOOL Cortland | 1.2 mi | 6.6 |
| FRANKLYN S BARRY PRIMARY SCHOOL Cortland | 0.9 mi | 3.4 |
| FE SMITH INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL Cortland | 1.8 mi | 4.9 |
| CORTLAND CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Cortland | 1.7 mi | 5.8 |
| HOMER SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Homer | 3.0 mi | 8.2 |
| HOMER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Homer | 3.3 mi | 6.8 |
| HOMER INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL Homer | 3.8 mi | 6.0 |
| HOMER JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL Homer | 3.8 mi | 6.0 |
| MCGRAW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Mcgraw | 3.7 mi | 6.5 |
| MCGRAW SECONDARY SCHOOL Mcgraw | 4.0 mi | 7.7 |
| CASSAVANT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Dryden | 6.6 mi | 3.7 |
| SUNNY MEADOWS PAROCHIAL SCHOOL Groton | 7.1 mi | — |
| DRYDEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Dryden | 9.2 mi | 6.0 |
| DRYDEN HIGH SCHOOL Dryden | 9.2 mi | 7.3 |
| DRYDEN MIDDLE SCHOOL Dryden | 9.2 mi | 4.9 |
| GEORGE JUNIOR REPUBLIC SCHOOL Freeville | 9.9 mi | 5.8 |
| GROTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Groton | 9.4 mi | 7.6 |
| TRUXTON ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL Truxton | 11.3 mi | 2.0 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 13045 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$67,028
Median Home Value
$162,700
Median Rent
$905/mo
Population
28,388
College Educated
29.7%
Homeownership
58%
Avg Commute
18.5 min
Poverty Rate
15.5%
Median Age
32.4
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| BROOKLYN GREEN SCHOOL (THE) Brooklyn, NY | 7.0 |
| EXPEDITIONARY LEARNING MIDDLE SCHOOL Syracuse, NY | 7.0 |
| FRANKLIN LOWER SCHOOL Rochester, NY | 7.0 |
| HAMILTON GRANGE MIDDLE SCHOOL New York, NY | 7.0 |
| PELHAM GARDENS MIDDLE SCHOOL Bronx, NY | 7.0 |
| SPENCER-VAN ETTEN MIDDLE SCHOOL Spencer, NY | 7.0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Cortland Junior High School
What grades does Cortland Junior High School serve?
Cortland Junior High School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Cortland Junior High School?
Cortland Junior High School has an enrollment of approximately 277 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cortland Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cortland Junior High School is 9.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cortland Junior High School rank in NY?
Cortland Junior High School ranks #1,685 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Cortland Junior High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Cortland Junior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Cortland Junior High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cortland Junior High School has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022).
Is Cortland Junior High School a charter school?
No, Cortland Junior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cortland Junior High School a Title I school?
No, Cortland Junior High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cortland Junior High School?
50.9% of students at Cortland Junior High 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.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 277
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 50.9%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Cortland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.9%
- Phone
- (607) 758-4111
Resources & Links
District
CORTLAND CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT- District Enrollment
- 1,970
- Schools in District
- 5
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $27,076
- District Rank
- #2 of 5
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