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#3513 of 4,742 schools in NY
Schalmont Middle School
Middle School · Schalmont Central School District · Schenectady, NY
A Schalmont Central School District middle school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2 SABRE DR, Schenectady, NY 12306
- Math 38% proficient (2022)
- Reading 52% proficient (2022)
- 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Schalmont Middle School score 45% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 49 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 45% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 49% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
26.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Schalmont 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 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 16Somewhat 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
$80,583
Median home value
$212,700
Median rent
$1,221/mo
College educated
28.5%
Homeownership
69.7%
Poverty rate
7.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 12306; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draper Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 6–8 | 3.3 mi | 680 | Compare → |
| Mont Pleasant Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | 6–8 | 4.1 mi | 708 | Compare → |
| Mekeel Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | PK–12 | 4.2 mi | 272 | Compare → |
| Scotia-glenville Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 6–8 | 4.2 mi | 495 | 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.
Schalmont Central School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $24,068NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Schalmont Middle School is listed in SCHALMONT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Schalmont Middle School
Schalmont Middle School is a public middle school in Schenectady, NY, part of Schalmont Central School District, serving approximately 555 students in grades 5th-8th with a 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #3,513 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Schalmont Middle School
What grades does Schalmont Middle School serve?
Schalmont Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Schalmont Middle School?
Schalmont Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 555 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Schalmont Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Schalmont Middle School is 10.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Schalmont Middle School rank in NY?
Schalmont Middle School ranks #3,513 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Schalmont Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Schalmont Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Schalmont Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Schalmont Middle School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Schalmont Middle School a charter school?
No, Schalmont Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Schalmont Middle School a Title I school?
No, Schalmont Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Schalmont Middle School?
26.5% of students at Schalmont 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
- 555
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 55
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Schenectady County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.5%
- Phone
- (518) 355-6110
- Area population (ZIP 12306)
- 27,569
- Area average commute
- 22.3 min
- Area median age
- 39.3
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 12306; 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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