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#3886 of 4,742 schools in NY

Otto L Shortell Middle School

Middle School · Oneida City School District · Wampsville, NY

An Oneida City School District middle school where students score 23 points below what's typical for similar communities.

BOX 716, Wampsville, NY 13163

  • Math 29% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 32% proficient (2022)
  • 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.3Needs Improvement40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.39 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics3.9Needs Improvement35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency28.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency31.9% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-11.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-30.9 pts
Overall Proficiency30% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)53% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-22.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile20th
Resources & Environment7.4Very Good25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.2:1
District spending per student$27,298
Chronic Absenteeism32.7%

Students at Otto L Shortell Middle School score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency29%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency32%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 48 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 30% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
88%
ELA
69%
2010
Math
63%
ELA
51%
2011
Math
61%
ELA
50%
2012
Math
22%
ELA
30%
2013
Math
27%
ELA
19%
2014
Math
47%
ELA
22%
2015
Math
42%
ELA
27%
2016
Math
42%
ELA
22%
2017
Math
48%
ELA
25%
2018
Math
40%
ELA
23%
2019
Math
40%
ELA
23%
2020*
Math
23%
ELA
45%
2021*
Math
19%
ELA
45%
2022
Math
29%
ELA
32%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

46.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Otto L Shortell 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 16Car-Dependent
  • Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low144/100K

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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

$77,500

Median home value

$167,000

College educated

19.6%

Homeownership

100%

Poverty rate

9.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 13163; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Roberts Street Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.24–62.1 mi282Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Oneida City School District

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#3 of 6
District spending per student
$27,298NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Otto L Shortell Middle School is listed in ONEIDA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Otto L Shortell Middle School

Otto L Shortell Middle School is a public middle school in Wampsville, NY, part of Oneida City School District, serving approximately 367 students in grades 6th-8th with a 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #3,886 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Otto L Shortell Middle School

What grades does Otto L Shortell Middle School serve?

Otto L Shortell Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Otto L Shortell Middle School?

Otto L Shortell Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 367 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Otto L Shortell Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Otto L Shortell 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 Otto L Shortell Middle School rank in NY?

Otto L Shortell Middle School ranks #3,886 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Otto L Shortell Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Otto L Shortell Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Otto L Shortell Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Otto L Shortell Middle School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Otto L Shortell Middle School a charter school?

No, Otto L Shortell Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Otto L Shortell Middle School a Title I school?

No, Otto L Shortell Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Otto L Shortell Middle School?

46.3% of students at Otto L Shortell 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
367
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
40
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Madison County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
32.7%
Phone
(315) 363-1050
Area population (ZIP 13163)
334
Area median age
41.6

Official sources & links

School website↗Official NCES record↗Google Maps & reviews↗GreatSchools profile↗Niche reviews↗
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 13163; this does not measure the attendance area.

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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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