Summary:
The Dalton-Nunda Central School District (Keshequa) in New York has one middle school, Dalton-Nunda Middle School, serving grades 5-8. While the school has some positive metrics, such as a high Regents/Algebra I proficiency rate, it generally underperforms compared to state averages on the New York State Assessments in English Language Arts, Math, and Science.
Dalton-Nunda Middle School has seen a decline in its performance over the years, with its SchoolDigger ranking dropping from 469 out of 1407 in 2014-2015 to 983 out of 1500 in 2024-2025, and a corresponding decrease in its star rating from 3 to 2. The school's proficiency rates on state assessments range from 23.08% to 48.57% across grades, compared to state averages of 46.74% to 56.61%. However, the school's Regents/Algebra I proficiency rate is a standout, with 100% of students scoring proficient or better, significantly higher than the district and state averages.
Despite the school's relatively high spending per student of $27,550 and a low student-teacher ratio of 7.9 to 1, the overall academic performance of Dalton-Nunda Middle School appears to be an area for improvement when compared to state standards. While the school has some positive attributes, the data suggests that it is not a standout performer in the region.
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