Serving 525 students in grades 6-8, Saxton 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 31% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 525 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 65%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in NY
Math Proficiency
: 31% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 31% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 75-79% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Saxton 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 Saxton Middle School is 0.59, 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.
Saxton Middle School is ranked #3406 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Saxton Middle School often compared to?
Saxton Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South Ocean Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Saxton Middle School?
525 students attend Saxton Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Saxton Middle School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Saxton Middle School?
Saxton Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Saxton Middle School offer ?
Saxton Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Saxton Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 525 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 65%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 31% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 31% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 75-79% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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