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#2450 of 4,742 schools in NY
Stafford Middle School
Middle School · Plattsburgh City School District · Plattsburgh, NY
A Plattsburgh City School District middle school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
15 BROAD ST, Plattsburgh, NY 12901
- Math 29% proficient (2022)
- Reading 46% proficient (2022)
- 8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Stafford Middle School score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 37% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 46% (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
52.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Stafford 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 82Very Walkable
- Bike 51Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$59,413
Median home value
$182,100
Median rent
$957/mo
College educated
33%
Homeownership
54.2%
Poverty rate
18.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 12901; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeshore Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–12 | 2.1 mi | 22 | Compare → |
| Clinton-essex-warren-washington BocesEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | K–12 | 3.1 mi | 239 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Plattsburgh City School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $28,241NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Stafford Middle School is listed in PLATTSBURGH CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Stafford Middle School
Stafford Middle School is a public middle school in Plattsburgh, NY, part of Plattsburgh City School District, serving approximately 401 students in grades 6th-8th with a 8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,450 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Stafford Middle School
What grades does Stafford Middle School serve?
Stafford Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Stafford Middle School?
Stafford Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 401 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stafford Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Stafford Middle School is 8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Stafford Middle School rank in NY?
Stafford Middle School ranks #2,450 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Stafford Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Stafford 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 Stafford Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Stafford Middle School has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Stafford Middle School a charter school?
No, Stafford Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Stafford Middle School a Title I school?
No, Stafford Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Stafford Middle School?
52.9% of students at Stafford 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
- 401
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 50
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Clinton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.9%
- Phone
- (518) 563-6800
- Area population (ZIP 12901)
- 32,012
- Area average commute
- 16.2 min
- Area median age
- 37.2
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 12901; 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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