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Stillwater Middle School High School

High School · Stillwater Central School District · Stillwater, NY

A Stillwater Central School District high school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO BOX 490, Stillwater, NY 12170

  • Math 44% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 59% proficient (2022)
  • 82.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.7Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.44 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.8Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency43.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency59% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg+3.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-3.8 pts
Overall Proficiency51% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)57% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-6.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile54th
College Readiness4.5Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate82%
AP Participation10.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.5Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.4:1
District spending per student$23,789
Chronic Absenteeism24.3%

Students at Stillwater Middle School High School score 51% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency44%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency59%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 51% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
91%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
70%
2011
Math
81%
ELA
65%
2012
Math
48%
ELA
45%
2013
Math
47%
ELA
39%
2014
Math
69%
ELA
52%
2015
Math
69%
ELA
59%
2016
Math
65%
ELA
60%
2017
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2018
Math
70%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
70%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
55%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
38%
ELA
59%
2022
Math
44%
ELA
59%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 59% (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

33.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Stillwater Middle School High 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 17Car-Dependent
  • Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average454/100K

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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

$100,469

Median home value

$252,500

Median rent

$1,246/mo

College educated

24%

Homeownership

78.4%

Poverty rate

10.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 12170; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
10.5% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Hoosic Valley Junior Senior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.21–124.1 mi372Compare →
Mechanicville Junior/senior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.06–124.3 mi726Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Stillwater Central School District

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$23,789NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Stillwater Middle School High School is listed in STILLWATER CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Stillwater Middle School High School

Stillwater Middle School High School is a public high school in Stillwater, NY, part of Stillwater Central School District, serving approximately 515 students in grades 6th-12th with a 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,696 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Stillwater Middle School High School

What grades does Stillwater Middle School High School serve?

Stillwater Middle School High School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend Stillwater Middle School High School?

Stillwater Middle School High School has an enrollment of approximately 515 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Stillwater Middle School High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Stillwater Middle School High School is 9.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Stillwater Middle School High School rank in NY?

Stillwater Middle School High School ranks #2,696 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Stillwater Middle School High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Stillwater Middle School High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Stillwater Middle School High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Stillwater Middle School High School has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Stillwater Middle School High School a charter school?

No, Stillwater Middle School High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Stillwater Middle School High School a Title I school?

No, Stillwater Middle School High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Stillwater Middle School High School?

33.8% of students at Stillwater Middle School High 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 – 12th
Enrollment
515
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
55
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Saratoga County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
24.3%
4-Year Graduation
82.0%
Area population (ZIP 12170)
5,225
Area average commute
27 min
Area median age
39.5
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 12170; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

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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