Summary:
The Central Square Central School District in New York contains a single middle school, Central Square Middle School, which serves grades 6-8. While the school's performance on state assessments is below the state average, it excels on more advanced Regents exams, particularly in Algebra I and Living Environment Biology.
Central Square Middle School has been ranked between 857 and 1033 out of 1500 New York middle schools over the past 3 school years, with a 2-star rating out of 5 from SchoolDigger. The school's English Language Arts and Math proficiency rates for 6th-8th grade students are below the state average, but its 8th grade science proficiency is also lower than the statewide level. However, the school has high proficiency rates on Regents exams, with 100% proficient in Algebra I and 92.65% proficient in Living Environment Biology.
Despite these challenges, Central Square Middle School appears to be well-resourced, with $26,497 in spending per student and a low student-teacher ratio of 10.2:1. This may help explain the school's strong performance on the more advanced Regents exams. Additionally, the school serves a student population with a high percentage (46.07%) of free/reduced-price lunch recipients, which is often correlated with lower academic achievement. Overall, Central Square Middle School is a mixed performer, with room for improvement on state assessments but notable success on Regents exams.
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