Haldane Middle School

Haldane Middle School is a public middle school in Cold Spring, NY, part of the HALDANE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. The school serves approximately 172 students in grades 6th – 8th with a student-teacher ratio of 8.6:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3/10, placing it in the 92nd percentile among NY schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 49% proficiency in math, 15 points above the state average and 81% in reading/language arts, 24 points above the state average. The school scores particularly well in school environment (9.6/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $135,922, where 62% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a fringe rural setting.

With an enrollment of 172 students, Haldane Middle School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

With a student-teacher ratio of 8.6:1, Haldane Middle 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.

Located in a rural area, Haldane Middle School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.