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Cohen Middle School

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Cohen Middle School ranks 959 th of 1500 New York middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

959^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,500 New York Middle Schools

Better than 36% of New York middle schools

Summary

Cohen Middle School is a public middle school located in Elmira Heights, New York, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 252 students. The school is part of the Elmira Heights Central School District, which is ranked 550 out of 874 school districts in New York and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Cohen Middle School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of New York middle schools, with a ranking between 949-1020 out of around 1500 schools over the past 5 years. The school's performance on state assessments is generally below the state and district averages, with proficiency rates in ELA ranging from 32.18% to 38.81% and in math from 30.43% to 63.22%, compared to the state averages of 50.86% to 52.38% in ELA and 46.74% to 56.47% in math. However, the school performs better on Regents exams, with 100% proficiency in Living Environment and Algebra I in recent years, compared to the state averages of around 56-62%. The school has a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 52.78% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in 2023-2024.

When comparing Cohen Middle School to the nearby schools, such as Waverly Middle School and Horseheads Middle School, the academic performance of Cohen Middle School is generally lower, with the nearby schools outperforming it on state assessments. However, the increased per-student spending and relatively low student-teacher ratio at Cohen Middle School indicate that the school may have the resources to implement targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes.

251

Students ?

10.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$26,380

Per pupil spending ?

57%

Free/discounted lunch ?

100 Robinwood Ave
Elmira Heights, NY 14903-1599

(607) 734-5078

District: Elmira Heights Central School District

Students who attend Cohen Middle School usually attend:

High:

Thomas A Edison High School

Feeder schools for Cohen Middle School:

Elementary:

Cohen Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

82.1%

Two or more races:

7.6%

African American:

5.6%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 41st percentile in 2015 → 36th in 2025

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 10 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the New York average (46% vs 53% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped — down 5 percentile points since 2015

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school46%

District avg50%

New York avg53%

959^th of 1,500

New York public middle schools ?

Bottom 36%▼ down 5 pts since 2015

From bottom 41% (2015) to bottom 36% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

550^th of 874Elmira Heights Central School District among New York districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	37.2	959 of 1500	36.1%	★★☆☆☆
2024	38.4	949 of 1504	36.9%	★★☆☆☆
2023	34.8	1020 of 1500	32.0%	★★☆☆☆
2022	33.2	1010 of 1479	31.7%	★★☆☆☆
2021	26.4	976 of 1242	21.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	28.0	1059 of 1439	26.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	35.9	937 of 1438	34.8%	★★☆☆☆
2017	41.7	839 of 1455	42.3%	★★☆☆☆
2016	54.8	582 of 1429	59.3%	★★★☆☆
2015	40.8	831 of 1407	40.9%	★★☆☆☆
2014	40.1	842 of 1401	39.9%	★★☆☆☆
2013	42.5	774 of 1373	43.6%	★★☆☆☆
2012	35.0	942 of 1337	29.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	36.3	888 of 1295	31.4%	★★☆☆☆
2010	51.5	716 of 1243	42.4%	★★☆☆☆
2009	56.2	717 of 1224	41.4%	★★☆☆☆
2008	67.4	473 of 1185	60.1%	★★★☆☆
2007	62.3	502 of 1123	55.3%	★★★☆☆
2006	53.0	607 of 1095	44.6%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	42.1	870 of 1457	40.3%	★★☆☆☆
2024	44.6	820 of 1465	44.0%	★★☆☆☆
2023	40.8	884 of 1463	39.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	32.3	1015 of 1454	30.2%	★★☆☆☆
2021	24.8	875 of 1066	17.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	37.6	870 of 1370	36.5%	★★☆☆☆
2018	38.7	865 of 1353	36.1%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	36.4	834 of 1283	35.0%	★★☆☆☆
2024	38.9	800 of 1296	38.3%	★★☆☆☆
2023	34.5	910 of 1288	29.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	33.1	901 of 1306	31.0%	★★☆☆☆
2021	33.0	654 of 935	30.1%	★★☆☆☆
2019	29.6	923 of 1241	25.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	33.1	874 of 1245	29.8%	★☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	34.3	1001 of 1455	31.2%	★★☆☆☆
2024	32.6	1039 of 1464	29.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	29.0	1105 of 1464	24.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	34.9	958 of 1455	34.2%	★★☆☆☆
2021	31.5	769 of 1071	28.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	18.6	1193 of 1366	12.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	33.5	925 of 1352	31.6%	★★☆☆☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	38.8	138 of 235	41.3%	★★☆☆☆
2024	26.6	160 of 220	27.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	31.8	142 of 208	31.7%	★★☆☆☆
2022	24.9	139 of 190	26.8%	★☆☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	19.3	1216 of 1298	6.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	29.2	993 of 1303	23.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	20.8	1212 of 1307	7.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	20.3	1239 of 1283	3.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	32.0	814 of 1139	28.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	26.4	1035 of 1170	11.5%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	27.6	610 of 775	21.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	27.9	616 of 778	20.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	23.6	638 of 772	17.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	20.7	640 of 748	14.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	20.0	533 of 614	13.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	17.5	645 of 716	9.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	23.0	641 of 763	16.0%	★☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Multi-racial (2025)41st percentile+5 vs school

Female (2025)40th percentile+4 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)35th percentile~ school

Male (2025)31st percentile-5 vs school

White (2025)21st percentile-15 vs school

Special Education (2025)6th percentile-30 vs school

By subject vs New York (2024-2025) ?

Living Environment100%+43 vs state

Algebra I100%+44 vs state

Science49%+6 vs state

Math47%-5 vs state

English Language Arts36%-15 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Regents Living Environment (2025)	Regents Algebra I (2025)	Regents Life Science Biology (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	Regents Life Science Biology End of Course	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 5th Grade	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 5th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 6th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 7th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 8th Grade	NY State Assessments Science 5th 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
Cohen Middle School	Public	6-8	100 Robinwood Ave	Elmira Heights	14903	Chemung County	Elmira Heights Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(607) 734-5078	251	25	10.1	57.0%	206 (82.1%)	14 (5.6%)	11 (4.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (7.6%)	37.2	959^th of 1500 public middle schools	36.1%		38.4	949^th of 1504 public middle schools	36.9%	10	100.0	100.0			38.8	32.2	37.8		30.4	63.2	42.6		49.1	98.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	$26,380	$1,813	$24,567
Ernie Davis Academy	Public	7-8	933 Hoffman St	Elmira	14905	Chemung County	Elmira City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(607) 735-3100	844	67	12.6	70.5%	571 (67.7%)	121 (14.3%)	31 (3.7%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	117 (13.9%)	11.3	1415^th of 1500 public middle schools	5.7%		11.4	1422^nd of 1504 public middle schools	5.5%	7	96.7	97.7				21.9	22.5			30.8	19.3		24.7	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	$26,597	$5,253	$21,344
Horseheads Intermediate School	Public	5-6	952 Sing Sing Rd	Horseheads	14845	Chemung County	Horseheads Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(607) 739-6366	529	40	13.3	40.3%	455 (86.0%)	10 (1.9%)	18 (3.4%)	15 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (5.7%)								(n/a)				48.0	47.0			43.7	51.3			51.2		99.1	99.8	99.8	99.8	99.8	99.7	99.8	99.7	$21,100	$958	$20,142
Horseheads Middle School	Public	7-8	950 Sing Sing Rd	Horseheads	14845	Chemung County	Horseheads Central School District	No	No	No	No	(607) 739-6356	564	51	11.1	38.8%	475 (84.2%)	11 (2.0%)	32 (5.7%)	17 (3.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (5.0%)	40.7	899^th of 1500 public middle schools	40.1%		43.3	843^rd of 1504 public middle schools	43.9%	56	98.7	98.5				41.8	35.0			46.9	60.5		49.2	99.5	99.8	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	99.8	$24,245	$821	$23,424
Corning-Painted Post Middle School	Public	6-8	35 Victory Hwy	Painted Post	14870	Steuben County	Corning City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(607) 654-2966	925	96	9.6	48.6%	788 (85.2%)	21 (2.3%)	36 (3.9%)	18 (1.9%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	59 (6.4%)	26.8	1194^th of 1500 public middle schools	20.4%		26.5	1178^th of 1504 public middle schools	21.7%	16	96.7	100.0			48.0	37.9	35.9		39.8	41.9	11.5		21.2	99.5	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	99.7	100.0	$27,548	$1,286	$26,262
Waverly Middle School	Public	5-8	1 Frederick St	Waverly	14892	Tioga County	Waverly Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(607) 565-3410	486	41	11.9	56.6%	454 (93.4%)	4 (0.8%)	18 (3.7%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.4%)	62.7	506^th of 1500 public middle schools	66.3%		57.7	578^th of 1504 public middle schools	61.6%	72	100.0	100.0		41.7	46.9	45.3	57.8	54.8	61.3	57.0	69.0	31.8	63.5	98.8	99.4	99.9	99.9	99.9	99.8	99.9	99.4	$19,644	$427	$19,218
Spencer-Van Etten Middle School	Public	5-8	1 Center St	Spencer	14883	Tioga County	Spencer-Van Etten Central School District	No	No	No	No	(607) 589-7120	236	25	9.3	65.7%	221 (93.6%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.2%)	44.9	816^th of 1500 public middle schools	45.6%		36.2	993^rd of 1504 public middle schools	34.0%	177		100.0	92.3	50.0	26.0	29.4	34.6	32.8	68.0	45.1	62.3	46.6	57.1	99.6	99.6	100.0	100.0	100.0	99.6	99.6	100.0	$34,053	$1,476	$32,577

Frequently Asked Questions about Cohen Middle School

What high school do graduates of Cohen Middle School attend?

Students who attend Cohen Middle School usually go on to attend Thomas A Edison High School

What is the racial makeup of Cohen Middle School?

Students at Cohen Middle School are 82% White, 8% Two or more races, 6% African American, 4% Hispanic.

Is Cohen Middle School a good school?

Cohen Middle School ranks 959^th of 1500 New York middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Cohen Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 251 students attended Cohen Middle School.

What district is Cohen Middle School in?

Elmira Heights Central School District

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