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Heritage Middle School

Middle School · Newburgh City School District · New Windsor, NY

A Newburgh City School District middle school where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.

405 UNION AVE, New Windsor, NY 12553

  • Math 20% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 37% proficient (2022)
  • 11:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.6Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.49 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics3.8Needs Improvement35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency20.4% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency37% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-19.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-25.8 pts
Overall Proficiency29% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)51% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-22.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile19th
Resources & Environment7.7Very Good25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11:1
District spending per student$28,963
Chronic Absenteeism33.3%

Students at Heritage Middle School score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency20%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency37%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 35 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 29% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
72%
ELA
56%
2010
Math
43%
ELA
32%
2011
Math
52%
ELA
42%
2012
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2013
Math
23%
ELA
22%
2014
Math
27%
ELA
21%
2015
Math
27%
ELA
26%
2016
Math
19%
ELA
24%
2017
Math
22%
ELA
31%
2018
Math
30%
ELA
31%
2019
Math
30%
ELA
31%
2020*
Math
16%
ELA
40%
2021*
Math
14%
ELA
39%
2022
Math
20%
ELA
37%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 34% (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

52.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Heritage 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 16Car-Dependent
  • Bike 18Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low4/100K

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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

$94,207

Median home value

$351,200

Median rent

$1,612/mo

College educated

35%

Homeownership

70.5%

Poverty rate

6.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 12553; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
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San Miguel Academy of NewburghPrivate · tuition6.4private5–81.9 mi62Compare →
Nora Cronin Presentation AcademyPrivate · tuition5.3private4–82.0 mi50Compare →
South Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.76–82.0 mi845Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

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

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Newburgh City School District

Schools in district
12
Rank in district
#6 of 12
District spending per student
$28,963NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Heritage Middle School is listed in NEWBURGH CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Heritage Middle School

Heritage Middle School is a public middle school in New Windsor, NY, part of Newburgh City School District, serving approximately 856 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #3,156 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

What's said publicly about Heritage Middle School

Sources:School's website

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.

Heritage Middle School is part of the Newburgh City School District (NECSD) in Newburgh, New York 1. The district identifies its student body as the 'Goldback community' and aims to educate and empower students to build their futures 1. Recent activities at Heritage Middle School include an 'Out of this World' dance event for students 1. While specific academic details for Heritage are limited in the provided text, the district highlights broader achievements, such as a 9th-grade biology class piloting a protein synthesis lab using 3D-printed DNA models supported by a specialized equipment grant 1. Additionally, the district's NFA P-TECH seniors were named national winners in a U.S. Department of Education AI Challenge, earning $5,000 for their educational pursuits 1. The district also notes that all elementary schools are currently in good standing for the first time in ten years 1.
Sources (1)
  1. www.newburghschools.org
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Heritage Middle School

What grades does Heritage Middle School serve?

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

How many students attend Heritage Middle School?

Heritage Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 856 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Heritage Middle School is 11:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Heritage Middle School rank in NY?

Heritage Middle School ranks #3,156 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Heritage Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Heritage Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Heritage Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Heritage Middle School has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Heritage Middle School a charter school?

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

Is Heritage Middle School a Title I school?

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

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

52.9% of students at Heritage 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
856
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers (FTE)
78
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Orange County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
33.3%
Phone
(845) 563-3750
Area population (ZIP 12553)
27,300
Area average commute
36.5 min
Area median age
40.6

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 12553; 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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