Below Average
#3682 of 4,742 schools in NY
Saranac Middle School
Middle School · Saranac Central School District · Saranac, NY
A Saranac Central School District middle school where students score 23 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 8, Saranac, NY 12981
- Math 28% proficient (2022)
- Reading 37% proficient (2022)
- 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Saranac Middle School score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 50 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 33% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 47% (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
40.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$73,258
Median home value
$141,900
Median rent
$935/mo
College educated
20.6%
Homeownership
87.2%
Poverty rate
20.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 12981; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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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.
Saranac Central School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $24,608NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Saranac Middle School is listed in SARANAC CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Saranac Middle School
Saranac Middle School is a public middle school in Saranac, NY, part of Saranac Central School District, serving approximately 370 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #3,682 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Saranac Middle School
What grades does Saranac Middle School serve?
Saranac Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Saranac Middle School?
Saranac Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 370 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Saranac Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Saranac Middle School is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Saranac Middle School rank in NY?
Saranac Middle School ranks #3,682 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Saranac Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Saranac Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Saranac Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Saranac Middle School has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Saranac Middle School a charter school?
No, Saranac Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Saranac Middle School a Title I school?
No, Saranac Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Saranac Middle School?
40.3% of students at Saranac 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
- 370
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Clinton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.7%
- Phone
- (518) 565-5700
- Area population (ZIP 12981)
- 2,233
- Area average commute
- 23.9 min
- Area median age
- 42.1
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 12981; 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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