Serving 428 students in grades 6-8, Van Antwerp Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 428 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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Van Antwerp Middle School's student population of 428 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
428 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
Van Antwerp Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Van Antwerp Middle School is 0.56, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1242 out of 4377 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
15%
10%
Hispanic
6%
29%
Black
8%
16%
White
64%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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Van Antwerp Middle School is ranked #1242 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Van Antwerp Middle School often compared to?
Van Antwerp Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Iroquois Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Van Antwerp Middle School?
428 students attend Van Antwerp Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Van Antwerp Middle School students are White, 15% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Van Antwerp Middle School?
Van Antwerp Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Van Antwerp Middle School offer ?
Van Antwerp Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Van Antwerp Middle School part of?
Van Antwerp Middle School is part of Niskayuna Central School District.
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