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#3155 of 4,742 schools in NY
New Paltz Middle School
Middle School · New Paltz Central School District · New Paltz, NY
A New Paltz Central School District middle school where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.
196 MAIN ST, New Paltz, NY 12561
- Math 35% proficient (2022)
- Reading 46% proficient (2022)
- 8.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at New Paltz Middle School score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 41% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 55% (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
28.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where New Paltz 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 77Very Walkable
- Bike 64Bikeable
- County Safety: Low72/100K
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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
$89,694
Median home value
$411,600
Median rent
$1,603/mo
College educated
56.1%
Homeownership
58.8%
Poverty rate
21.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 12561; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
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| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ulster BocesEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | K–12 | 1.2 mi | 343 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
New Paltz Central School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $36,633NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
New Paltz Middle School is listed in NEW PALTZ CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About New Paltz Middle School
New Paltz Middle School is a public middle school in New Paltz, NY, part of New Paltz Central School District, serving approximately 418 students in grades 6th-8th with a 8.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #3,155 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about New Paltz Middle School
What grades does New Paltz Middle School serve?
New Paltz Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend New Paltz Middle School?
New Paltz Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 418 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Paltz Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at New Paltz Middle School is 8.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does New Paltz Middle School rank in NY?
New Paltz Middle School ranks #3,155 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is New Paltz Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
New Paltz 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 New Paltz Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, New Paltz Middle School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is New Paltz Middle School a charter school?
No, New Paltz Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is New Paltz Middle School a Title I school?
No, New Paltz Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for New Paltz Middle School?
28.9% of students at New Paltz 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
- 418
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Ulster County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.8%
- Phone
- (845) 256-4200
- Area population (ZIP 12561)
- 18,531
- Area average commute
- 25.9 min
- Area median age
- 30.5
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 12561; 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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