Serving 275 students in grades 6-8, Dryden Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Dryden Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dryden Middle School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Dryden Middle School?
275 students attend Dryden Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Dryden Middle School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dryden Middle School?
Dryden Middle School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Dryden Middle School offer ?
Dryden Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Dryden Middle School part of?
The article discusses a proposal in Washington D.C. to make college applications a requirement for high school graduation. It examines the potential benefits and drawbacks of such a policy, including its impact on graduation rates and college attendance. The piece also considers similar initiatives in other states and the debate surrounding this approach
This piece explores the controversial practice of offering monetary rewards to students for good grades. It examines studies conducted in various cities, discussing the effectiveness of such programs and the ethical concerns they raise. The article presents arguments from both supporters and critics of this approach to student motivation.
This article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Related School Videos
8:40
0:36
0:44
Related School News
Graffiti in the woods near Floyd Dryden Middle School. KTOO is not publishing images of the ...
Two middle-school students in Juneau were arrested Thursday after they threatened to carry out a shooting at their school, ...
Those who made the 'All A Honor Roll' are: Jade Araujo, Maya Araujo, John Barnhill, Reece Bleakley, Abigail Booton, Molly Brocious, Mackenzie Christense ...
