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Tamarac Middle School High School

School · Brunswick Central School District (brittonkill) · Troy, NY

A Brunswick Central School District (brittonkill) school where students score 20 points below what's typical for similar communities.

3992 NY RT 2, Troy, NY 12180

  • Math 33% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 43% proficient (2022)
  • 87.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.6Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.86 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.9Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency33.3% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency43.3% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-6.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-19.5 pts
Overall Proficiency38% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)58% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-19.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile30th
College Readiness5.0Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate87%
AP Participation9.3%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.1Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.8:1
District spending per student$22,469
Chronic Absenteeism23.9%

Students at Tamarac Middle School High School score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency33%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency43%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 28 points since 2019, to 38% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
94%
ELA
86%
2010
Math
75%
ELA
68%
2011
Math
72%
ELA
69%
2012
Math
42%
ELA
49%
2013
Math
36%
ELA
42%
2014
Math
67%
ELA
58%
2015
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2016
Math
65%
ELA
69%
2017
Math
57%
ELA
64%
2018
Math
67%
ELA
66%
2019
Math
67%
ELA
66%
2020*
Math
57%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
40%
ELA
48%
2022
Math
33%
ELA
43%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 58% (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

31.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Tamarac 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 24Car-Dependent
  • Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,272/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Troy), 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

$73,767

Median home value

$233,000

Median rent

$1,188/mo

College educated

40.1%

Homeownership

47.5%

Poverty rate

16.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 12180; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
9.3% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics19sports offered
10 boys'·9 girls'·27 teams (incl. JV)·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

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Brunswick Central School District (brittonkill)

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$22,469NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Tamarac Middle School High School is listed in BRUNSWICK CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT (BRITTONKILL); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Tamarac Middle School High School

Tamarac Middle School High School is a public school in Troy, NY, part of Brunswick Central School District (brittonkill), serving approximately 593 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #3,311 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Tamarac Middle School High School

What grades does Tamarac Middle School High School serve?

Tamarac Middle School High School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Tamarac Middle School High School?

Tamarac Middle School High School has an enrollment of approximately 593 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Tamarac Middle School High School is 10.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Tamarac Middle School High School rank in NY?

Tamarac Middle School High School ranks #3,311 of 4,742 schools in NY.

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

Tamarac Middle School High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Tamarac Middle School High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Tamarac Middle School High School has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Tamarac Middle School High School a charter school?

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

Is Tamarac Middle School High School a Title I school?

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

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

31.5% of students at Tamarac 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
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
593
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
55
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Rensselaer County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
23.9%
4-Year Graduation
87.0%
Area population (ZIP 12180)
54,071
Area average commute
22.3 min
Area median age
34.6
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 12180; 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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