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#3811 of 4,742 schools in NY

Mount Markham Middle School

Middle School · Mount Markham Central School District · West Winfield, NY

A Mount Markham Central School District middle school where students score 20 points below what's typical for similar communities.

500 FAIRGROUND RD, West Winfield, NY 13491

  • Math 25% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 35% proficient (2022)
  • 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.1Needs Improvement40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.52 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.1Below Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency25.2% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency34.8% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-17.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-12.9 pts
Overall Proficiency30% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)50% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-20.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile22th
Resources & Environment8.0Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.2:1
District spending per student$26,255
Chronic Absenteeism25.2%

Students at Mount Markham Middle School score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency25%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency35%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 51 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 30% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
86%
ELA
76%
2010
Math
61%
ELA
53%
2011
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2012
Math
15%
ELA
28%
2013
Math
15%
ELA
23%
2014
Math
27%
ELA
27%
2015
Math
27%
ELA
17%
2016
Math
27%
ELA
17%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
22%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
22%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
22%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
43%
2022
Math
25%
ELA
35%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (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 36 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

54.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Mount Markham 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 35Car-Dependent
  • Bike 17Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low18/100K

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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

$72,500

Median home value

$144,300

Median rent

$803/mo

College educated

21.3%

Homeownership

81.7%

Poverty rate

13.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 13491; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Mount Markham Central School District

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$26,255NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Mount Markham Middle School is listed in MOUNT MARKHAM CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Mount Markham Middle School

Mount Markham Middle School is a public middle school in West Winfield, NY, part of Mount Markham Central School District, serving approximately 302 students in grades 5th-8th with a 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #3,811 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Mount Markham Middle School

What grades does Mount Markham Middle School serve?

Mount Markham Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.

How many students attend Mount Markham Middle School?

Mount Markham Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 302 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mount Markham Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Mount Markham Middle School is 9.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Mount Markham Middle School rank in NY?

Mount Markham Middle School ranks #3,811 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Mount Markham Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Mount Markham Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Mount Markham Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Mount Markham Middle School has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Mount Markham Middle School a charter school?

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

Is Mount Markham Middle School a Title I school?

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

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

54.6% of students at Mount Markham 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
5th – 8th
Enrollment
302
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
33
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Herkimer County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
25.2%
Area population (ZIP 13491)
3,570
Area average commute
33.1 min
Area median age
37.5
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 13491; 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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