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#1926 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 41% in state
Waterford-halfmoon Junior-senior High School
High School · Waterford-halfmoon Union Free School District · Waterford, NY
A Waterford-halfmoon Union Free School District high school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
125 MIDDLETOWN RD, Waterford, NY 12188
- Math 41% proficient (2022)
- Reading 38% proficient (2022)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Waterford-halfmoon Junior-senior High School score 39% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 23 points since 2019, to 39% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 54% (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 32 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
40.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Waterford-halfmoon Junior-senior 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 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average454/100K
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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
$87,212
Median home value
$278,100
Median rent
$1,097/mo
College educated
32.1%
Homeownership
72.4%
Poverty rate
5.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 12188; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catholic Central High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | 6–12 | 2.7 mi | 217 | Compare → |
| Cohoes High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 9–12 | 3.2 mi | 592 | Compare → |
| Lansingburgh Senior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 9–12 | 3.4 mi | 660 | Compare → |
| Heatly SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–12 | 4.7 mi | 250 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Waterford-halfmoon Union Free School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $25,519NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Waterford-halfmoon Junior-senior High School is listed in WATERFORD-HALFMOON UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Waterford-halfmoon Junior-senior High School
Waterford-halfmoon Junior-senior High School is a public high school in Waterford, NY, part of Waterford-halfmoon Union Free School District, serving approximately 337 students in grades 7th-12th with a 8.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,926 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Waterford-halfmoon Junior-senior High School
What grades does Waterford-halfmoon Junior-senior High School serve?
Waterford-halfmoon Junior-senior High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Waterford-halfmoon Junior-senior High School?
Waterford-halfmoon Junior-senior High School has an enrollment of approximately 337 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waterford-halfmoon Junior-senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Waterford-halfmoon Junior-senior High School is 8.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Waterford-halfmoon Junior-senior High School rank in NY?
Waterford-halfmoon Junior-senior High School ranks #1,926 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Waterford-halfmoon Junior-senior High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Waterford-halfmoon Junior-senior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Waterford-halfmoon Junior-senior High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Waterford-halfmoon Junior-senior High School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Waterford-halfmoon Junior-senior High School a charter school?
No, Waterford-halfmoon Junior-senior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Waterford-halfmoon Junior-senior High School a Title I school?
No, Waterford-halfmoon Junior-senior High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Waterford-halfmoon Junior-senior High School?
40.9% of students at Waterford-halfmoon Junior-senior 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
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 337
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Saratoga County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.1%
- Phone
- (518) 237-0800
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 12188)
- 11,414
- Area average commute
- 23.6 min
- Area median age
- 44.5
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 12188; 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
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