Serving 418 students in grades 6-8, New Paltz 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 36% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 418 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 29%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in NY
Math Proficiency
: 36% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 85-89% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
New Paltz 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 New Paltz Middle School is 0.47, 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.
New Paltz Middle School is ranked #2677 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are New Paltz Middle School often compared to?
New Paltz Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like New Paltz Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend New Paltz Middle School?
418 students attend New Paltz Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of New Paltz Middle School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New Paltz Middle School?
New Paltz Middle School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does New Paltz Middle School offer ?
New Paltz Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is New Paltz Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 418 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 29%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 36% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 85-89% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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