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#2459 of 4,742 schools in NY
St Lawrence Middle School
Middle School · Brasher Falls Central School District · Brasher Falls, NY
A Brasher Falls Central School District middle school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 307, Brasher Falls, NY 13613
- Math 37% proficient (2022)
- Reading 38% proficient (2022)
- 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at St Lawrence Middle School score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 41 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 38% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 35% (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
57.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where St Lawrence 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 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low33/100K
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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
$57,026
Median home value
$116,800
Median rent
$733/mo
College educated
15.9%
Homeownership
75.5%
Poverty rate
20.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 13613; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
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.
Brasher Falls Central School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $25,695NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
St Lawrence Middle School is listed in BRASHER FALLS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About St Lawrence Middle School
St Lawrence Middle School is a public middle school in Brasher Falls, NY, part of Brasher Falls Central School District, serving approximately 309 students in grades 5th-8th with a 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,459 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about St Lawrence Middle School
What grades does St Lawrence Middle School serve?
St Lawrence Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend St Lawrence Middle School?
St Lawrence Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 309 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Lawrence Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Lawrence Middle School is 9.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does St Lawrence Middle School rank in NY?
St Lawrence Middle School ranks #2,459 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is St Lawrence Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
St Lawrence Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 St Lawrence Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, St Lawrence Middle School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is St Lawrence Middle School a charter school?
No, St Lawrence Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is St Lawrence Middle School a Title I school?
No, St Lawrence Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for St Lawrence Middle School?
57.9% of students at St Lawrence 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
- 309
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- St. Lawrence County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.1%
- Phone
- (315) 389-5131
- Area population (ZIP 13613)
- 2,733
- Area average commute
- 22.1 min
- Area median age
- 46.1
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 13613; 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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