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#2340 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 49% in state

Hamburg Middle School

Middle School · Hamburg Central School District · Hamburg, NY

A Hamburg Central School District middle school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.

360 DIVISION ST, Hamburg, NY 14075

  • Math 49% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 55% proficient (2022)
  • 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.7Below Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.82 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.8Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency48.6% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency55.4% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg+9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-7.4 pts
Overall Proficiency52% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)60% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-8.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile53th
Resources & Environment8.1Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.8:1
District spending per student$22,633
Chronic Absenteeism16.4%

Students at Hamburg Middle School score 52% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency49%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency55%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 52% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
95%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
79%
ELA
69%
2011
Math
83%
ELA
73%
2012
Math
37%
ELA
48%
2013
Math
41%
ELA
40%
2014
Math
54%
ELA
46%
2015
Math
58%
ELA
56%
2016
Math
58%
ELA
58%
2017
Math
63%
ELA
61%
2018
Math
67%
ELA
53%
2019
Math
67%
ELA
53%
2020*
Math
31%
ELA
63%
2021*
Math
26%
ELA
61%
2022
Math
49%
ELA
55%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 59% (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 34 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

26.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Hamburg 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 54Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low64/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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

$82,083

Median home value

$246,100

Median rent

$1,129/mo

College educated

37.9%

Homeownership

74.1%

Poverty rate

6.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 14075; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Randolph Academyhamburg CampusEnrollment path unverified4.3K–122.1 mi82Compare →
Frontier Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.16–83.4 mi1,077Compare →
Orchard Park Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.26–84.7 mi1,056Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Hamburg Central School District

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#2 of 6
District spending per student
$22,633NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
3.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Hamburg Middle School is listed in HAMBURG CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Hamburg Middle School

Hamburg Middle School is a public middle school in Hamburg, NY, part of Hamburg Central School District, serving approximately 751 students in grades 6th-8th with a 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,340 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hamburg Middle School

What grades does Hamburg Middle School serve?

Hamburg Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Hamburg Middle School?

Hamburg Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 751 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hamburg Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Hamburg Middle School is 9.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Hamburg Middle School rank in NY?

Hamburg Middle School ranks #2,340 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Hamburg Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Hamburg Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Hamburg Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hamburg Middle School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Hamburg Middle School a charter school?

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

Is Hamburg Middle School a Title I school?

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

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

26.1% of students at Hamburg 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
751
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
77
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Erie County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
16.4%
Area population (ZIP 14075)
44,588
Area average commute
23.8 min
Area median age
46.5
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 14075; 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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