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Lansing Middle School

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Lansing Middle School ranks 316 th of 1500 New York middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 5-8

316^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,500 New York Middle Schools

Better than 79% of New York middle schools

Summary

Lansing Middle School is a public middle school serving 339 students in grades 5-8 in the Lansing Central School District in Lansing, New York. The school consistently outperforms the state average in proficiency rates for the New York State Assessments across all grade levels and subjects, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and ranking 316 out of 1,500 New York middle schools for the 2024-2025 school year.

Lansing Middle School's academic performance is particularly strong, with 67.16% of 8th graders proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 52.38%, and 70.45% of 8th graders proficient or better in math, compared to the state average of 46.74%. The school also has an exceptional 100% proficiency rate on the Regents Algebra I exam, significantly outperforming the Lansing Central School District (63.56%) and the state (56.07%) average. Additionally, Lansing Middle School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 9.5, compared to nearby Cortland Junior High School (9.5) and Randall Middle School (10.1).

While Lansing Middle School performs well overall, there are notable gaps in performance for certain student subgroups, particularly Special Education and Low Socioeconomic Status students. The school ranks 820 and 673 out of 1,298 and 1,283 middle schools in those categories, respectively, suggesting the need for targeted interventions and support for these populations. However, the school excels in its performance for Hispanic and White student populations, ranking 231 and 230 out of 965 and 775 New York middle schools in those categories in 2024-2025.

355

Students ?

10.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$31,288

Per pupil spending ?

27.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

6 Ludlowville Rd
Lansing, NY 14882-9021

(607) 533-3020

District: Lansing Central School District

Students who attend Lansing Middle School usually attend:

High:

Lansing High School

Feeder schools for Lansing Middle School:

Elementary:

Raymond C Buckley Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

76.6%

Two or more races:

11.5%

Hispanic:

7.9%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 68th percentile in 2023 → 79th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the New York average (61% vs 52% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 21% of New York middle schools

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 79th (2025) from a 68th-percentile low (2023)

Worth a look

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

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school61%

District avg61%

New York avg52%

316^th of 1,500

New York public middle schools ?

Top 21%▼ down 9 pts since 2015

From top 13% (2015) to top 21% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

185^th of 874Lansing 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	75.2	316 of 1500	78.9%	★★★★☆
2024	77.3	271 of 1504	82.0%	★★★★☆
2023	64.6	473 of 1500	68.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	64.2	443 of 1479	70.0%	★★★★☆
2021	62.7	379 of 1242	69.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	69.6	376 of 1439	73.9%	★★★★☆
2018	73.9	320 of 1438	77.7%	★★★★☆
2017	76.1	281 of 1455	80.7%	★★★★☆
2016	80.3	212 of 1429	85.2%	★★★★☆
2015	82.3	176 of 1407	87.5%	★★★★☆
2014	79.4	207 of 1401	85.2%	★★★★☆
2013	83.6	173 of 1373	87.4%	★★★★☆
2012	79.8	245 of 1337	81.7%	★★★★☆
2011	83.8	170 of 1295	86.9%	★★★★☆
2010	72.8	357 of 1243	71.3%	★★★★☆
2009	70.0	434 of 1224	64.5%	★★★☆☆
2008	67.3	476 of 1185	59.8%	★★★☆☆
2007	74.7	286 of 1123	74.5%	★★★★☆
2006	79.5	208 of 1095	81.0%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	75.5	301 of 1457	79.3%	★★★★☆
2024	76.6	281 of 1465	80.8%	★★★★☆
2023	60.8	519 of 1463	64.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	58.6	536 of 1454	63.1%	★★★☆☆
2021	62.4	325 of 1066	69.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	71.0	350 of 1370	74.5%	★★★★☆
2018	72.6	330 of 1353	75.6%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	69.3	231 of 965	76.1%	★★★★☆
2024	90.6	56 of 953	94.1%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	45.2	673 of 1283	47.5%	★★☆☆☆
2024	64.0	368 of 1296	71.6%	★★★★☆
2023	45.3	665 of 1288	48.4%	★★☆☆☆
2022	35.0	855 of 1306	34.5%	★★☆☆☆
2021	29.1	719 of 935	23.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	45.6	576 of 1241	53.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	51.0	511 of 1245	59.0%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	73.6	319 of 1455	78.1%	★★★★☆
2024	75.1	272 of 1464	81.4%	★★★★☆
2023	64.6	437 of 1464	70.2%	★★★★☆
2022	68.4	342 of 1455	76.5%	★★★★☆
2021	59.6	357 of 1071	66.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	67.2	372 of 1366	72.8%	★★★★☆
2018	73.6	290 of 1352	78.6%	★★★★☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	33.0	152 of 235	35.3%	★★☆☆☆
2024	85.0	36 of 220	83.6%	★★★★☆
2023	56.3	86 of 208	58.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	57.1	76 of 190	60.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	65.4	40 of 107	62.6%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	36.2	820 of 1298	36.8%	★★☆☆☆
2024	38.3	754 of 1303	42.1%	★★☆☆☆
2023	23.0	1160 of 1307	11.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	48.1	509 of 1283	60.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	42.7	257 of 522	50.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	41.9	568 of 1139	50.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	43.3	582 of 1170	50.3%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	69.2	230 of 775	70.3%	★★★★☆
2024	63.1	264 of 778	66.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	50.4	386 of 772	50.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	49.8	370 of 748	50.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	55.7	257 of 614	58.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	55.1	331 of 716	53.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	56.8	332 of 763	56.5%	★★★☆☆

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)

Female (2025)79th percentile~ school

Male (2025)78th percentile~ school

Hispanic (2025)76th percentile-3 vs school

White (2025)70th percentile-9 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)48th percentile-31 vs school

Special Education (2025)37th percentile-42 vs school

Multi-racial (2025)35th percentile-44 vs school

By subject vs New York (2024-2025) ?

Algebra I100%+44 vs state

English Language Arts62%+10 vs state

Science61%+16 vs state

Math58%+5 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Monday, April 15, 2013

Lansing is an amazing school!!! The education is top notch. There is a great deal of economic diversity in Lansing which is great. Wealthier families are drawn to the great school system. This is good for all. Wealthier families mean more money to fund great education Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Regents Earth Science (2025)	Regents Living Environment (2025)	Regents Algebra I (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	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
Lansing Middle School	Public	5-8	6 Ludlowville Rd	Lansing	14882	Tompkins County	Lansing Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(607) 533-3020	355	35	10.0	27.6%	272 (76.6%)	7 (2.0%)	28 (7.9%)	7 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (11.5%)	75.2	316^th of 1500 public middle schools	78.9%		77.3	271^st of 1504 public middle schools	82.0%	45			100.0	61.8	64.7	55.9	67.2	45.8	58.2	63.6	70.5	47.6	79.3	98.2	98.7	99.7	99.7	99.7	98.7	98.5	99.2	$31,288	$812	$30,477
Dewitt Middle School	Public	6-8	560 Warren Rd	Ithaca	14850	Tompkins County	Ithaca City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(607) 257-3222	559	59	9.4	36.9%	330 (59.0%)	43 (7.7%)	47 (8.4%)	78 (14.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	54 (9.7%)	60.8	543^rd of 1500 public middle schools	63.8%		64.3	472^nd of 1504 public middle schools	68.6%	71	100.0		98.9		58.4	59.6	66.0		43.8	60.1	27.5		54.7	99.0	99.6	100.0	100.0	100.0	99.6	99.4	100.0	$27,405	$1,763	$25,642
Boynton Middle School	Public	6-8	1601 N Cayuga St	Ithaca	14850	Tompkins County	Ithaca City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(607) 274-2241	513	55	9.3	34.3%	346 (67.4%)	33 (6.4%)	39 (7.6%)	21 (4.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	68 (13.3%)	65.5	461^st of 1500 public middle schools	69.3%		58.5	563^rd of 1504 public middle schools	62.6%	102	95.7		100.0		56.5	61.4	69.2		48.6	65.3	40.6		53.6	98.2	98.7	99.8	99.8	99.8	98.7	98.9	99.6	$28,712	$887	$27,825
Russell I Doig Middle School	Public	5-8	100 Whig St	Trumansburg	14886	Tompkins County	Trumansburg Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(607) 387-7551	277	37	7.5	28.9%	239 (86.3%)	2 (0.7%)	13 (4.7%)	5 (1.8%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (5.8%)	90.6	125^th of 1500 public middle schools	91.7%		77.4	269^th of 1504 public middle schools	82.1%	144	93.8		100.0	54.6	82.4	76.3	72.7	58.5	77.6	82.0	78.1	56.9	75.0	97.8	97.8	100.0	100.0	100.0	98.1	98.4	100.0	$31,939	$1,076	$30,863
Dryden Middle School	Public	6-8	118 Freeville Rd	Dryden	13053	Tompkins County	Dryden Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(607) 844-8694	283	36	7.7	44.2%	212 (74.9%)	6 (2.1%)	26 (9.2%)	7 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (11.3%)	42.3	869^th of 1500 public middle schools	42.1%		34	1041^st of 1504 public middle schools	30.8%	172		100.0	100.0		47.6	44.6	44.2		45.1	44.4	42.9		47.1	99.0	99.3	99.7	99.7	99.7	99.3	99.3	99.7	$33,239	$1,777	$31,463
Newfield Middle School	Public	6-8	247 Main St	Newfield	14867	Tompkins County	Newfield Central School District	No	No	No	No	(607) 564-9955	142	23	6.2	47.2%	117 (82.4%)	3 (2.1%)	8 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (9.9%)	26.9	1191^st of 1500 public middle schools	20.6%		41.4	887^th of 1504 public middle schools	41.0%	304			100.0		30.0	39.0	39.5		28.6	44.4	29.4		37.8	98.3	98.3	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	99.4	100.0	$35,834	$1,501	$34,333
Cortland Junior High School	Public	7-8	8 Valley View Dr	Cortland	13045	Cortland County	Cortland City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(607) 758-4111	274	29	9.5	57.3%	227 (82.8%)	10 (3.6%)	15 (5.5%)	5 (1.8%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (5.5%)	31.5	1085^th of 1500 public middle schools	27.7%		29.5	1114^th of 1504 public middle schools	25.9%	29			100.0			34.4	37.4			37.4	37.6		45.6									$26,830	$1,751	$25,079
Randall Middle School	Public	5-6	31 Randall St	Cortland	13045	Cortland County	Cortland City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(607) 758-4170	272	31	8.8	67.3%	242 (89.0%)	8 (2.9%)	10 (3.7%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.3%)								(n/a)				22.1	41.7			24.8	34.7			19.0		99.4	99.7	99.7	99.7	99.7	99.7	100.0	99.7	$26,013	$1,929	$24,084
Homer Junior High School	Public	6-8	58 Clinton St	Homer	13077	Cortland County	Homer Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(607) 749-1240	397	46	8.5	40.8%	360 (90.7%)	2 (0.5%)	19 (4.8%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.3%)	43.8	834^th of 1500 public middle schools	44.4%		54.1	639^th of 1504 public middle schools	57.5%	195			100.0		41.7	36.9	47.6		39.7	50.4	46.6		63.3	99.2	99.6	100.0	100.0	100.0	99.6	99.6	100.0	$23,145	$1,140	$22,005

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