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Glens Falls Middle School

Middle School · Glens Falls City School District · Glens Falls, NY

A Glens Falls City School District middle school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.

20 QUADE ST, Glens Falls, NY 12801

  • Math 36% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 47% proficient (2022)
  • 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.5Needs Improvement40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.33 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.7Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency35.8% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency46.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-7.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-1.2 pts
Overall Proficiency41% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)53% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-12.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile40th
Resources & Environment7.3Very Good25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.4:1
District spending per student$23,312
Chronic Absenteeism24.7%

Students at Glens Falls Middle School score 41% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency36%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency47%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 45 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 41% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
91%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
75%
ELA
59%
2011
Math
62%
ELA
58%
2012
Math
29%
ELA
34%
2013
Math
36%
ELA
27%
2014
Math
38%
ELA
27%
2015
Math
37%
ELA
33%
2016
Math
40%
ELA
41%
2017
Math
43%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
44%
ELA
38%
2019
Math
44%
ELA
38%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
46%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
46%
2022
Math
36%
ELA
47%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 44% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

46.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Glens Falls 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 51Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 53Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated825/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Glens Falls), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$70,019

Median home value

$196,000

Median rent

$1,050/mo

College educated

33.2%

Homeownership

50.8%

Poverty rate

11.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 12801; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Oliver W Winch Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.56–81.7 mi659Compare →
Queensbury Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.26–81.9 mi680Compare →
Washington-saratoga-warren-hamilton-essex BocesEnrollment path unverified5.7K–124.1 mi242Compare →
Fort Edward SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.2PK–124.6 mi378Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Glens Falls City School District

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#4 of 5
District spending per student
$23,312NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Glens Falls Middle School is listed in GLENS FALLS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Glens Falls Middle School

Glens Falls Middle School is a public middle school in Glens Falls, NY, part of Glens Falls City School District, serving approximately 612 students in grades 5th-8th with a 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #3,405 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Glens Falls Middle School

What grades does Glens Falls Middle School serve?

Glens Falls Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.

How many students attend Glens Falls Middle School?

Glens Falls Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 612 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Glens Falls Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Glens Falls Middle School is 9.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Glens Falls Middle School rank in NY?

Glens Falls Middle School ranks #3,405 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Glens Falls Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Glens Falls Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Glens Falls Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Glens Falls Middle School has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Glens Falls Middle School a charter school?

No, Glens Falls Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Glens Falls Middle School a Title I school?

No, Glens Falls Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Glens Falls Middle School?

46.1% of students at Glens Falls 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
612
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
65
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Warren County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
24.7%
Phone
(518) 793-3418
Area population (ZIP 12801)
14,689
Area average commute
19.6 min
Area median age
37.1

Official sources & links

School website↗Official NCES record↗Google Maps & reviews↗GreatSchools profile↗Niche reviews↗
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 12801; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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