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Best Middle Schools in Otego, NY

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151

Students

Top rankedUnatego Middle School314^th of 1,500 New York middle schools

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Biggest riser

Unatego Middle School up 145 spots statewide this year

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Summary:

The city of Otego, New York is home to a single middle school, Unatego Middle School, which serves grades 6-8 and is part of the Otego-Unadilla Central School District. This middle school has consistently demonstrated strong academic performance, outpacing both district and state averages on key metrics.

Unatego Middle School stands out for its exceptional results on New York State Assessments, with 8th grade students achieving 78% proficiency in English Language Arts and 100% proficiency in Living Environment and Algebra I Regents exams - far exceeding the district and state averages. The school's low student-teacher ratio of 9.6 to 1 suggests a focus on individualized attention and support for its 169 enrolled students, 43.2% of whom receive free or reduced-price lunch.

While Unatego Middle School's statewide ranking has fluctuated in recent years, from 314 out of 1,500 middle schools in 2024-2025 to 819 out of 1,500 in 2022-2023, the school's consistent academic excellence and commitment to its students make it a standout option for families in the Otego-Unadilla area. The school's high per-student spending of $25,738 further indicates a dedication to providing a quality educational experience for its students.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Regents Living Environment (2025)	Regents Algebra I (2025)	NY State Assessments English Language Arts (2025)			NY State Assessments Math (2025)			NY State Assessments Science (2025)	% Completely Immunized (2020)	% Polio (2020)	% Measles (2020)	% Mumps (2020)	% Rubella (2020)	% Diphtheria (2020)	% Hepatitis B (2020)	% Varicella (2020)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Regents Living Environment End of Course	Regents Algebra I End of Course	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 6th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 7th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 8th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 6th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 7th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 8th Grade	NY State Assessments Science 8th Grade	% Completely Immunized All Grades	% Polio All Grades	% Measles All Grades	% Mumps All Grades	% Rubella All Grades	% Diphtheria All Grades	% Hepatitis B All Grades	% Varicella All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Unatego Middle School	Public	6-8	2641 State Hwy 7	Otego	13825	Otsego County	Otego-Unadilla Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(607) 988-5036	151	18	8.5	43.7%	136 (90.1%)	1 (0.7%)	6 (4.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (4.0%)	75.3	314^th of 1500 public middle schools	79.1%		64.8	459^th of 1504 public middle schools	69.5%	145	100.0	100.0	65.1	43.4	78.0	42.9	79.3	82.4	74.5	99.4	99.7	99.7	99.7	99.7	99.7	100.0	99.4	$28,278	$734	$27,544

Cities Near Otego

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Franklin	3.88 mi	1
Oneonta	6.21 mi	5	554^th
Unadilla	8.42 mi	1	575^th
Gilbertsville	9.58 mi	2	642^nd
Laurens	10.43 mi	1

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the WNYC and the New York State Department of Health and the NY State Education Department.

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