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#3156 of 4,742 schools in NY
Heritage Middle School
Middle School · NEWBURGH CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
405 UNION AVE, New Windsor, NY 12553
Enrollment
856
Student-Teacher
11:1
Score
5.5
Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
856
Student-Teacher
11:1
Score
5.5
Grades
6th – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#3,156 of 4,742
In New Windsor
#4 of 7
public schools
In district
#6 of 12
NEWBURGH CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
School environment
7.7 / 10
Very Good
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About Heritage Middle School
Heritage Middle School is a public middle school in New Windsor, NY, part of NEWBURGH CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT. Heritage Middle School serves approximately 856 students, and covers grades 6th-8th, and has a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. Heritage Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #3,156 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Structured state assessment records for Heritage Middle School 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
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026. Reviewed for accuracy.
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- This school 5.5 · Average
- District avg 5.1
- NY avg 6.1
What Parents Should Know
33% of students at Heritage Middle School were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Heritage Middle School — Students at Heritage Middle School score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
52.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 34 test records from NY state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 5.6/10.
How Heritage Middle School Compares
See how Heritage Middle School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
405 UNION AVE, New Windsor, NY 12553
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Heritage Middle School may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. CORNWALL MIDDLE SCHOOL (rated 7.4/10, 2.6 miles away, in nearby Cornwall), which scores notably higher. Another option is SAN MIGUEL ACADEMY OF NEWBURGH (rated 6.4/10, 1.9 miles away, in nearby Newburgh), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, NORA CRONIN PRESENTATION ACADEMY (rated 5.3/10, 2.0 miles away, in nearby Newburgh), with a very similar rating. For more schools in New Windsor, see our New Windsor schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 3.7 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 12553 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$94,207
Median Home Value
$351,200
Median Rent
$1,612/mo
Population
27,300
College Educated
35%
Homeownership
70.5%
Avg Commute
36.5 min
Poverty Rate
6.2%
Median Age
40.6
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| IS 238 SUSAN B ANTHONY ACADEMY Hollis, NY | 5.5 |
| OLIVER W WINCH MIDDLE SCHOOL South Glens Falls, NY | 5.5 |
| SELDEN MIDDLE SCHOOL Centereach, NY | 5.5 |
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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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 856
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 78
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 52.9%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Orange County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.3%
- Phone
- (845) 563-3750
Resources & Links
District
NEWBURGH CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT- District Enrollment
- 11,227
- Schools in District
- 12
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $28,963
- District Rank
- #6 of 12
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