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#2969 of 4,742 schools in NY
Oneida Middle School
Middle School · Schenectady City School District · Schenectady, NY
A Schenectady City School District middle school where students score 51 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1629 ONEIDA ST, Schenectady, NY 12308
- Math 9% proficient (2022)
- Reading 28% proficient (2022)
- 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Oneida Middle School score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 69%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
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→ SteadyProficiency has held near 18% across the 7-year record (2016–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 13% (multi-year average, 2016-2022) · reading/ELA 29% (multi-year average, 2016-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 19 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Oneida 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 53Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 30Some Transit
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,803/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Schenectady), 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
$59,789
Median home value
$180,100
Median rent
$1,159/mo
College educated
29.5%
Homeownership
44.4%
Poverty rate
17.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 12308; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Van Antwerp Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 6–8 | 1.2 mi | 421 | Compare → |
| Central Park Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | 6–8 | 1.3 mi | 584 | Compare → |
| Mont Pleasant Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | 6–8 | 2.0 mi | 708 | Compare → |
| Brown SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–12 | 2.6 mi | 92 | 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.
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.
Schenectady City School District
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #4 of 15
- District spending per student
- $26,147NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Oneida Middle School is listed in SCHENECTADY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Oneida Middle School
Oneida Middle School is a public middle school in Schenectady, NY, part of Schenectady City School District, serving approximately 606 students in grades 6th-8th with a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,969 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Oneida Middle School
What grades does Oneida Middle School serve?
Oneida Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Oneida Middle School?
Oneida Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 606 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oneida Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oneida Middle School is 10.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Oneida Middle School rank in NY?
Oneida Middle School ranks #2,969 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Oneida Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Oneida Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Oneida Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Oneida Middle School has 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
Is Oneida Middle School a charter school?
No, Oneida Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Oneida Middle School a Title I school?
No, Oneida Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 606
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 56
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Schenectady County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 53.3%
- Phone
- (518) 881-3700
- Area population (ZIP 12308)
- 13,985
- Area average commute
- 22.8 min
- Area median age
- 34.6
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 12308; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2016-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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