Average
#2158 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 46% in state
Fonda-fultonville 5-8 School
Middle School · Fonda-fultonville Central School District · Fonda, NY
A Fonda-fultonville Central School District middle school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 1501, Fonda, NY 12068
- Math 52% proficient (2022)
- Reading 48% proficient (2022)
- 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Fonda-fultonville 5-8 School score 50% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 6 points since 2019, reaching 50% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 47% (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
39.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Fonda-fultonville 5-8 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 22Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average495/100K
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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
$73,050
Median home value
$170,700
Median rent
$848/mo
College educated
17.5%
Homeownership
84.9%
Poverty rate
10.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 12068; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
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| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton-fulton-montgomery BocesEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | K–12 | 3.9 mi | 454 | 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.
Fonda-fultonville Central School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $22,121NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Fonda-fultonville 5-8 School is listed in FONDA-FULTONVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Fonda-fultonville 5-8 School
Fonda-fultonville 5-8 School is a public middle school in Fonda, NY, part of Fonda-fultonville Central School District, serving approximately 373 students in grades 5th-8th with a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,158 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Fonda-fultonville 5-8 School
What grades does Fonda-fultonville 5-8 School serve?
Fonda-fultonville 5-8 School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Fonda-fultonville 5-8 School?
Fonda-fultonville 5-8 School has an enrollment of approximately 373 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fonda-fultonville 5-8 School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fonda-fultonville 5-8 School is 11.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Fonda-fultonville 5-8 School rank in NY?
Fonda-fultonville 5-8 School ranks #2,158 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Fonda-fultonville 5-8 School's MySchoolScout rating?
Fonda-fultonville 5-8 School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Fonda-fultonville 5-8 School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fonda-fultonville 5-8 School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Fonda-fultonville 5-8 School a charter school?
No, Fonda-fultonville 5-8 School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Fonda-fultonville 5-8 School a Title I school?
No, Fonda-fultonville 5-8 School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fonda-fultonville 5-8 School?
39.4% of students at Fonda-fultonville 5-8 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
- 373
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Montgomery County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.8%
- Phone
- (518) 853-4747
- Area population (ZIP 12068)
- 2,717
- Area average commute
- 22.4 min
- Area median age
- 43.4
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 12068; 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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