Very Good
#943 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 20% in state
Voorheesville Middle School
Middle School · Voorheesville Central School District · Voorheesville, NY
A Voorheesville Central School District middle school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
432 NEW SALEM RD, Voorheesville, NY 12186
- Math 64% proficient (2022)
- Reading 77% proficient (2022)
- 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Voorheesville Middle School score 71% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 24 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 71% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 67% (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
14.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Voorheesville 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 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low18/100K
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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
$116,053
Median home value
$338,200
Median rent
$1,132/mo
College educated
52.2%
Homeownership
84.7%
Poverty rate
6.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 12186; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farnsworth Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 6–8 | 4.8 mi | 1,149 | 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.
Voorheesville Central School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $21,469NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Voorheesville Middle School is listed in VOORHEESVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Voorheesville Middle School
Voorheesville Middle School is a public middle school in Voorheesville, NY, part of Voorheesville Central School District, serving approximately 306 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #943 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Voorheesville Middle School
What grades does Voorheesville Middle School serve?
Voorheesville Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Voorheesville Middle School?
Voorheesville Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 306 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Voorheesville Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Voorheesville Middle School is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Voorheesville Middle School rank in NY?
Voorheesville Middle School ranks #943 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Voorheesville Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Voorheesville Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Voorheesville Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Voorheesville Middle School has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Voorheesville Middle School a charter school?
No, Voorheesville Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Voorheesville Middle School a Title I school?
No, Voorheesville Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Voorheesville Middle School?
14.4% of students at Voorheesville 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
- 306
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Albany County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.1%
- Phone
- (518) 765-3314
- Area population (ZIP 12186)
- 6,608
- Area average commute
- 26.8 min
- Area median age
- 43.5
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 12186; 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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