Very Good
#1124 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 24% in state
Haldane Middle School
Middle School · Haldane Central School District · Cold Spring, NY
A Haldane Central School District middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
15 CRAIGSIDE DR, Cold Spring, NY 10516
- Math 62% proficient (2022)
- Reading 71% proficient (2022)
- 8.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Haldane Middle School score 66% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 65%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 66% across the 3-year record (2020–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 80% (multi-year average, 2020-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 12 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
12.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Haldane Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 50Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average253/100K
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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
$135,922
Median home value
$625,400
Median rent
$1,798/mo
College educated
61.7%
Homeownership
72.8%
Poverty rate
6.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10516; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Falls Intermediate SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 3–8 | 3.7 mi | 318 | Compare → |
| Cornwall Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 5–8 | 4.2 mi | 903 | 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.
Haldane Central School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $31,157NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Haldane Middle School is listed in HALDANE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Haldane Middle School
Haldane Middle School is a public middle school in Cold Spring, NY, part of Haldane Central School District, serving approximately 172 students in grades 6th-8th with a 8.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,124 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Haldane Middle School
What grades does Haldane Middle School serve?
Haldane Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Haldane Middle School?
Haldane Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 172 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Haldane Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Haldane Middle School is 8.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Haldane Middle School rank in NY?
Haldane Middle School ranks #1,124 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Haldane Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Haldane Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Haldane Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Haldane Middle School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Is Haldane Middle School a charter school?
No, Haldane Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Haldane Middle School a Title I school?
No, Haldane Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Haldane Middle School?
12.2% of students at Haldane 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 172
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Putnam County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.0%
- Phone
- (845) 265-9254
- Area population (ZIP 10516)
- 5,607
- Area average commute
- 41.8 min
- Area median age
- 46.8
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 10516; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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