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#4132 of 4,742 schools in NY

Johnson City Middle School

Middle School · Johnson City Central School District · Johnson City, NY

A Johnson City Central School District middle school where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.

601 COLUMBIA DR, Johnson City, NY 13790

  • Math 18% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 40% proficient (2022)
  • 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.2Needs Improvement40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.46 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.1Below Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency17.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency40.4% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-22.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-22.4 pts
Overall Proficiency29% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)48% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-18.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile22th
Resources & Environment5.9Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.7:1
District spending per student$25,863
Chronic Absenteeism34.5%

Students at Johnson City Middle School score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency18%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency40%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 29% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
59%
ELA
53%
2011
Math
61%
ELA
51%
2012
Math
19%
ELA
30%
2013
Math
25%
ELA
22%
2014
Math
32%
ELA
24%
2015
Math
28%
ELA
27%
2016
Math
22%
ELA
28%
2017
Math
29%
ELA
32%
2018
Math
39%
ELA
29%
2019
Math
39%
ELA
29%
2020*
Math
19%
ELA
43%
2021*
Math
16%
ELA
43%
2022
Math
18%
ELA
40%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 38% (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

61.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Johnson City 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 5Car-Dependent
  • Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average290/100K

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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

$54,764

Median home value

$117,300

Median rent

$985/mo

College educated

29.4%

Homeownership

54.3%

Poverty rate

18.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 13790; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

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Maine-endwell Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.66–83.2 mi556Compare →
Children's Home of Wyoming ConferencePrivate · tuition7.0private3–124.1 mi84Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

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

Johnson City Central School District

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#3 of 4
District spending per student
$25,863NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
20.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Johnson City Middle School is listed in JOHNSON CITY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Johnson City Middle School

Johnson City Middle School is a public middle school in Johnson City, NY, part of Johnson City Central School District, serving approximately 521 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #4,132 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Johnson City Middle School

What grades does Johnson City Middle School serve?

Johnson City Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Johnson City Middle School?

Johnson City Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 521 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Johnson City Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Johnson City Middle School is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Johnson City Middle School rank in NY?

Johnson City Middle School ranks #4,132 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Johnson City Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Johnson City Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Johnson City Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Johnson City Middle School has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Johnson City Middle School a charter school?

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

Is Johnson City Middle School a Title I school?

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

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

61.6% of students at Johnson City 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
521
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
38
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Broome County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
34.5%
Area population (ZIP 13790)
18,560
Area average commute
16 min
Area median age
42.9
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 13790; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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