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Haldane Middle School

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Haldane Middle School ranks 228 th of 1500 New York middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

228^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,500 New York Middle Schools

Better than 85% of New York middle schools

Summary

Haldane Middle School is a public middle school located in Cold Spring, New York, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 172 students. It is part of the Haldane Central School District, which is ranked 109 out of 874 school districts in New York and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Haldane Middle School consistently outperforms the state average in New York State Assessments across all grade levels and subjects. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, the school had 83.33% of 8th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 52.38%. In math, 84.78% of 7th graders were proficient or better, compared to the state average of 56.47%. The school's students also excel in Regents exams, with 100% proficiency in both Living Environment and Algebra I in the 2024-2025 school year, significantly higher than the state averages of 56.7% and 56.07%, respectively.

Haldane Middle School's performance is strong across different student subgroups, and the school has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 12.21% to 16.04% over the past few years. When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Mahopac Middle School, Washingtonville Middle School, and Peekskill Middle School, Haldane Middle School stands out as a high-performing institution with consistently excellent academic achievement and Regents exam performance.

163

Students ?

7.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$39,187

Per pupil spending ?

18.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

15 Craigside Dr
Cold Spring, NY 10516

(845) 265-9254

District: Haldane Central School District

Students who attend Haldane Middle School usually attend:

High:

Haldane High School

Feeder schools for Haldane Middle School:

Elementary:

Haldane Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

80.4%

Hispanic:

13.5%

Asian:

3.1%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 87th percentile in 2021 → 85th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the New York average (76% vs 53% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 15% of New York middle schools

✓Small classes — about 8 students per teacher

Worth a look

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

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school76%

District avg78%

New York avg53%

228^th of 1,500

New York public middle schools ?

Top 15%▼ down 2 pts since 2021

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

109^th of 874Haldane 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	81.8	228 of 1500	84.8%	★★★★☆
2024	89.3	141 of 1504	90.6%	★★★★★
2023	85.8	173 of 1500	88.5%	★★★★☆
2022	83.7	185 of 1479	87.5%	★★★★☆
2021	81.4	164 of 1242	86.8%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	73.4	328 of 1457	77.5%	★★★★☆
2024	82.9	190 of 1465	87.0%	★★★★☆
2023	89.3	124 of 1463	91.5%	★★★★★
2022	86.5	137 of 1454	90.6%	★★★★★
2021	79.4	155 of 1066	85.5%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2024	90.3	60 of 953	93.7%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	57.0	483 of 1283	62.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	74.8	234 of 1296	81.9%	★★★★☆
2023	63.2	379 of 1288	70.6%	★★★★☆
2022	60.8	371 of 1306	71.6%	★★★★☆
2021	55.0	336 of 935	64.1%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	82.6	209 of 1455	85.6%	★★★★☆
2024	88.4	138 of 1464	90.6%	★★★★★
2023	79.5	237 of 1464	83.8%	★★★★☆
2022	78.4	236 of 1455	83.8%	★★★★☆
2021	79.8	157 of 1071	85.3%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2024	57.0	399 of 1303	69.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	31.1	952 of 1307	27.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	55.1	387 of 1283	69.8%	★★★★☆
2021	73.9	63 of 522	87.9%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	77.2	160 of 775	79.4%	★★★★☆
2024	80.8	124 of 778	84.1%	★★★★☆
2023	76.9	165 of 772	78.6%	★★★★☆
2022	73.9	159 of 748	78.7%	★★★★☆
2021	76.8	116 of 614	81.1%	★★★★☆

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)

Hispanic (2024)94th percentile+3 vs school

Male (2025)86th percentile~ school

White (2025)79th percentile-5 vs school

Female (2025)77th percentile-7 vs school

Special Education (2024)69th percentile-21 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)62nd percentile-22 vs school

By subject vs New York (2024-2025) ?

Living Environment100%+43 vs state

Algebra I100%+44 vs state

English Language Arts76%+25 vs state

Math69%+16 vs state

Science38%-6 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Regents Earth Science (2025)	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 Earth Science End of Course	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 3rd Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 4th Grade	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 3rd Grade	NY State Assessments Math 4th 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
Haldane Middle School	Public	6-8	15 Craigside Dr	Cold Spring	10516	Putnam County	Haldane Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(845) 265-9254	163	21	7.7	18.4%	131 (80.4%)	3 (1.8%)	22 (13.5%)	5 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)	81.8	228^th of 1500 public middle schools	84.8%		89.3	141^st of 1504 public middle schools	90.6%	87		100.0	100.0					69.5	78.3	83.3				62.5	84.8	50.0		37.5	95.0	99.4	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	99.4	99.4	$39,187	$554	$38,633
Highland Falls Intermediate School	Public	3-8	52 Mountain Ave	Highland Falls	10928	Orange County	Highland Falls Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(845) 446-4761	334	39	8.5	51.8%	134 (40.1%)	37 (11.1%)	129 (38.6%)	10 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (7.2%)	56.5	621^st of 1500 public middle schools	58.6%		41.8	881^st of 1504 public middle schools	41.4%	260			100.0	61.9	42.6	68.3	60.9	59.1	47.7	57.1	38.7	70.7	57.1	47.4	57.5	69.0	43.5	34.5	99.4	99.4	99.4	99.4	99.4	99.4	99.4	99.7	$27,169	$769	$26,400
Cornwall Middle School	Public	5-8	122 Main St	Cornwall	12518	Orange County	Cornwall Central School District	No	No	No	No	(845) 534-8009	905	76	11.8	22.8%	479 (52.9%)	61 (6.7%)	252 (27.8%)	64 (7.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (5.4%)	78	281^st of 1500 public middle schools	81.3%		85	181^st of 1504 public middle schools	88.0%	100			100.0	98.9			68.8	67.8	69.4	62.5			79.3	77.9	78.4	57.5	61.0	39.0	99.0	99.7	99.9	99.9	99.9	99.7	99.7	99.8	$26,864	$1,017	$25,847
South Middle School	Public	6-8	33-63 Monument St	Newburgh	12550	Orange County	Newburgh City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(845) 563-7000	782	78	10.0	52.8%	102 (13.0%)	133 (17.0%)	488 (62.4%)	6 (0.8%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (6.4%)	9.7	1430^th of 1500 public middle schools	4.7%		9.3	1441^st of 1504 public middle schools	4.2%	11	74.7		75.6					18.7	23.2	26.5				10.1	21.2	23.5		22.2	97.7	97.7	99.8	99.8	99.8	98.0	98.7	99.1	$31,624	$2,333	$29,292
Rombout Middle School	Public	6-8	84 Matteawan Rd	Beacon	12508	Dutchess County	Beacon City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(845) 838-6900	592	62	9.6	43.9%	263 (44.4%)	81 (13.7%)	187 (31.6%)	8 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (8.1%)	27.6	1175^th of 1500 public middle schools	21.7%		28.7	1132^nd of 1504 public middle schools	24.7%	43			100.0	97.1				43.3	42.5	42.2				32.2	35.3	6.7		36.5	97.3	99.7	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	99.2	$30,443	$706	$29,737
Heritage Middle School	Public	6-8	405 Union Ave	New Windsor	12553	Orange County	Newburgh City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(845) 563-3750	802	77	10.3	44.0%	95 (11.8%)	165 (20.6%)	494 (61.6%)	11 (1.4%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	34 (4.2%)	31.4	1089^th of 1500 public middle schools	27.4%		28.4	1136^th of 1504 public middle schools	24.5%	47	95.7	92.6	93.3					32.3	37.3	39.8				31.6	55.6	25.8		45.9	98.9	98.9	99.9	99.9	99.9	99.2	99.3	99.8	$31,624	$2,310	$29,315
Putnam Valley Middle School	Public	5-8	142 Peekskill Hollow Rd	Putnam Valley	10579	Putnam County	Putnam Valley Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(845) 528-8101	446	36	12.3	20.9%	254 (57.0%)	16 (3.6%)	143 (32.1%)	6 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	25 (5.6%)	83.5	209^th of 1500 public middle schools	86.1%		88	152^nd of 1504 public middle schools	89.9%	57			100.0				68.7	83.7	65.2	67.8			70.1	87.8	73.3	53.5	51.8	62.1	98.4	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	$33,579	$556	$33,023
Peekskill Middle School	Public	6-8	212 Ringgold St	Peekskill	10566	Westchester County	Peekskill City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(914) 737-4542	860	72	11.9	49.1%	52 (6.0%)	113 (13.1%)	661 (76.9%)	7 (0.8%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (2.9%)	16.9	1351^st of 1500 public middle schools	9.9%		16.2	1359^th of 1504 public middle schools	9.6%	8	100.0		97.3					25.1	21.6	31.1				23.6	32.4	30.0		34.9	85.9	97.7	98.5	98.5	98.5	98.2	96.9	95.6	$31,297	$1,894	$29,402
Lakeland-Copper Beech Middle School	Public	6-8	3417 Old Yorktown Rd	Yorktown Heights	10598	Westchester County	Lakeland Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(914) 245-1885	1,219	124	9.8	31.5%	623 (51.1%)	90 (7.4%)	403 (33.1%)	59 (4.8%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	41 (3.4%)	55.5	637^th of 1500 public middle schools	57.5%		64.7	462^nd of 1504 public middle schools	69.3%	175	99.3		100.0					45.3	60.5	53.0				43.4	60.7	64.5		40.6	98.6	99.2	99.8	99.8	99.8	99.7	99.2	99.3	$34,847	$676	$34,171
Mahopac Middle School	Public	6-10	425 Baldwin Pl Rd	Mahopac	10541	Putnam County	Mahopac Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(845) 621-1330	902	96	9.4	22.5%	557 (61.8%)	26 (2.9%)	282 (31.3%)	11 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.3%)	23 (2.5%)	56.2	625^th of 1500 public middle schools	58.3%		61.4	522^nd of 1504 public middle schools	65.3%	103		100.0	100.0					50.9	45.2	57.1				68.5	58.3	38.9		41.3	99.1	99.3	99.9	99.9	99.9	99.5	99.7	99.7	$36,951	$540	$36,411

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