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Middle Schools in Niskayuna Central School District

At a glance

DistrictNiskayuna Central School District141^st of 874 New York districtsFull district overview →

Schools

1,056

Students

Top rankedVan Antwerp Middle School160^th of 1,500 New York middle schools

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Biggest riser

Iroquois Middle School up 4 spots statewide this year

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Summary:

The Niskayuna Central School District is home to two high-performing middle schools, Iroquois Middle School and Van Antwerp Middle School, which consistently rank among the top middle schools in New York state. Both schools demonstrate exceptional academic performance, with consistently high proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Math, and Science that often exceed district and state averages.

Iroquois Middle School ranked 201st out of 1,500 New York middle schools in the 2024-2025 school year and is rated 4 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, while Van Antwerp Middle School ranked 160th and also holds a 4-star rating. The schools' strong academic performance is reflected in their Regents exam results, with both schools achieving 100% proficiency in Algebra I and Geometry.

Despite some differences in resource allocation, with Iroquois Middle School having a higher per-student spending and student-teacher ratio, the Niskayuna Central School District appears to be providing a high-quality and equitable educational experience for its middle school students. The district's commitment to academic excellence is evident in the consistent performance and rankings of its two middle schools, making them attractive options for families in the area.

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Ranking:

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Regents Algebra I (2025)	Regents Geometry (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 Algebra I End of Course	Regents Geometry 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
Van Antwerp Middle School	Public	6-8	2253 Story Ave	Schenectady	12309	Schenectady County	Niskayuna Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(518) 370-1243	442	42	10.6	24.0%	267 (60.4%)	35 (7.9%)	43 (9.7%)	63 (14.3%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	31 (7.0%)	87.2	160^th of 1500 public middle schools	89.3%		87	161^st of 1504 public middle schools	89.3%	1	100.0		65.5	73.1	72.5	67.6	82.8	80.8	77.3	98.5	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	99.8	100.0	$23,617	$686	$22,931
Iroquois Middle School	Public	5-8	2495 Rosendale Rd	Schenectady	12309	Schenectady County	Niskayuna Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(518) 377-2233	614	53	11.4	18.9%	382 (62.2%)	31 (5.0%)	35 (5.7%)	121 (19.7%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (7.0%)	84	201^st of 1500 public middle schools	86.6%		82.7	205^th of 1504 public middle schools	86.4%	4	100.0	100.0	67.6	67.3	69.3	71.9	71.8	70.6	81.4	98.1	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	98.5	$25,552	$739	$24,814

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South Colonie Central School District	1.72 mi	8	328^th
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Albany-Schoharie-Schenectady-Saratoga BOCES	2.65 mi	1
Schenectady City School District	3.2 mi	15	841^st
North Colonie Central School District	3.27 mi	8	213^th

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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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