Below Average
#4183 of 4,742 schools in NY
Little Falls Middle School
Middle School · Little Falls City School District · Little Falls, NY
A Little Falls City School District middle school where students score 31 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1 HIGH SCHOOL RD, Little Falls, NY 13365
- Math 11% proficient (2022)
- Reading 35% proficient (2022)
- 8.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Little Falls Middle School score 23% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 23% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 36% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
44.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Little Falls 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 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 18Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average489/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Little Falls), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$60,458
Median home value
$121,000
Median rent
$800/mo
College educated
19.1%
Homeownership
78.2%
Poverty rate
19.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 13365; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohawk Valley Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–12 | 0.8 mi | 17 | Compare → |
| Herkimer-fulton-hamilton-otsego BocesEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | K–12 | 4.9 mi | 307 | Compare → |
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.
Little Falls City School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $26,500NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Little Falls Middle School is listed in LITTLE FALLS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Little Falls Middle School
Little Falls Middle School is a public middle school in Little Falls, NY, part of Little Falls City School District, serving approximately 234 students in grades 6th-8th with a 8.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #4,183 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Little Falls Middle School
What grades does Little Falls Middle School serve?
Little Falls Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Little Falls Middle School?
Little Falls Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 234 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Little Falls Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Little Falls Middle School is 8.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Little Falls Middle School rank in NY?
Little Falls Middle School ranks #4,183 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Little Falls Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Little Falls Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 Little Falls Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Little Falls Middle School has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Little Falls Middle School a charter school?
No, Little Falls Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Little Falls Middle School a Title I school?
No, Little Falls Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Little Falls Middle School?
44.4% of students at Little Falls 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
- 234
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Herkimer County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.4%
- Phone
- (315) 823-4300
- Area population (ZIP 13365)
- 8,545
- Area average commute
- 22.3 min
- Area median age
- 39.1
Official sources & links
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 13365; 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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