Summary:
Plattsburgh City School District has a single middle school, Stafford Middle School, serving grades 6-8. The school's performance has been inconsistent, with strong results on Regents exams but below-average proficiency on state assessments in core subjects like English Language Arts and Math. Despite high spending per student and a low student-to-teacher ratio, the school faces challenges in supporting its student population, of which over 50% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.
Stafford Middle School's statewide ranking has fluctuated in recent years, ranging from 884 out of 1,500 schools in 2022-2023 to 987 out of 1,504 schools in 2023-2024. While the school has excelled on Regents exams, with 100% proficiency in Algebra I and 91.43% proficiency in Earth and Space Sciences in 2024-2025, its performance on state assessments lags behind the New York state average. This suggests potential areas for improvement in the school's curriculum and instructional practices.
The Plattsburgh City School District spends $29,954 per student, and Stafford Middle School has a low student-to-teacher ratio of 7.8 to 1. However, this significant investment in resources and staffing does not seem to be directly translating into strong academic outcomes, particularly in the core subject areas. The high percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients at the school suggests that it may be serving a population with significant socioeconomic challenges, which could be a factor in the school's academic performance and may require targeted interventions and support.
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