Cortland Junior High School

Cortland Junior High School is a regular public middle school located in Cortland, New York. Serving students from seventh to eighth grade, the school enrolls 277 students and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 9.9:1 with 28 full-time equivalent teachers. Situated in a town setting, Cortland Junior High School provides a supportive educational environment for its students.

While the MySchoolScout rating is 4.2 out of 10, indicating room for improvement, the school continues to focus on student development and growth. Academically, Cortland Junior High ranks at #3439 among New York's schools, placing it in the 28th percentile. In terms of proficiency rates, only 34% of students are proficient or above in ELA/Reading, and 21% are proficient or above in Math.

Cortland Junior High School is an integral part of its town community, offering a nurturing setting for young adolescents to transition into higher education with the support they need.

While current test scores at Cortland Junior High 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.

With a student-teacher ratio of 9.9:1, Cortland Junior High School offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.