Serving 305 students in grades 6-8, Penn Yan 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 35% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% 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: 305 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Minority Enrollment: 4%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in NY
Math Proficiency
: 35% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 44% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 65-69% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Penn Yan 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 Penn Yan Middle School is 0.08, 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.
Penn Yan Middle School is ranked #2725 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Penn Yan Middle School?
305 students attend Penn Yan Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Penn Yan Middle School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Penn Yan Middle School?
Penn Yan Middle School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Penn Yan Middle School offer ?
Penn Yan Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Penn Yan Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 305 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Minority Enrollment: 4%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 35% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 44% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 65-69% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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