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Penn Yan Middle School

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Penn Yan Middle School ranks 982 nd of 1500 New York middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

982^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,500 New York Middle Schools

Better than 35% of New York middle schools

Summary

Penn Yan Middle School is a public middle school serving 305 students in grades 6-8 in the Penn Yan Central School District in Penn Yan, New York. The school consistently outperforms the state average on New York State Assessments across all grade levels and subjects, with particularly strong results in Regents exam performance, where students have achieved 100% proficiency in Algebra I and Living Environment/Biology in recent years.

Compared to nearby middle schools like Waterloo Middle School and Canandaigua Middle School, Penn Yan Middle School stands out with higher spending per student and a lower student-teacher ratio of 7.9, suggesting a more personalized learning environment. However, the school's performance for certain subgroups, such as male students, special education students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, is lower relative to the overall school and state averages, indicating a need to focus on addressing the specific needs of these student populations.

Overall, Penn Yan Middle School is a strong-performing middle school that consistently outpaces the state average on academic measures. While the school has maintained a consistent level of academic performance, there may be opportunities to further enhance student outcomes, particularly for underperforming subgroups, while also exploring ways to maintain its high level of performance while potentially optimizing its spending per student.

288

Students ?

7.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$29,065

Per pupil spending ?

52.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

515 Liberty St
Penn Yan, NY 14527-1092

(315) 536-3366

District: Penn Yan Central School District

Students who attend Penn Yan Middle School usually attend:

High:

Penn Yan Academy

Feeder schools for Penn Yan Middle School:

Elementary:

Penn Yan Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.4%

Hispanic:

3.1%

Two or more races:

2.1%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 48th percentile in 2015 → 35th in 2025

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 8 students per teacher

Worth a look

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

!Ranking has slipped — down 13 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%

982^nd of 1,500

New York public middle schools ?

Bottom 35%▼ down 13 pts since 2015

From bottom 48% (2015) to bottom 35% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

614^th of 874Penn Yan 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	36.4	982 of 1500	34.5%	★★☆☆☆
2024	45.4	802 of 1504	46.7%	★★☆☆☆
2023	48.6	750 of 1500	50.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	44.4	807 of 1479	45.4%	★★☆☆☆
2021	61.4	400 of 1242	67.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	46.1	709 of 1439	50.7%	★★★☆☆
2018	49.2	703 of 1438	51.1%	★★★☆☆
2017	43.6	806 of 1455	44.6%	★★☆☆☆
2016	39.0	870 of 1429	39.1%	★★☆☆☆
2015	46.1	734 of 1407	47.8%	★★☆☆☆
2014	51.5	622 of 1401	55.6%	★★★☆☆
2013	47.6	695 of 1373	49.4%	★★☆☆☆
2012	48.1	769 of 1337	42.5%	★★☆☆☆
2011	59.6	588 of 1295	54.6%	★★★☆☆
2010	60.9	567 of 1243	54.4%	★★★☆☆
2009	69.7	446 of 1224	63.6%	★★★☆☆
2008	71.2	385 of 1185	67.5%	★★★☆☆
2007	63.3	483 of 1123	57.0%	★★★☆☆
2006	63.9	441 of 1095	59.7%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	43.8	826 of 1457	43.3%	★★☆☆☆
2024	44.1	834 of 1465	43.1%	★★☆☆☆
2023	50.8	703 of 1463	51.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	49.6	705 of 1454	51.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	64.8	300 of 1066	71.9%	★★★★☆
2019	49.4	652 of 1370	52.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	47.2	736 of 1353	45.6%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	26.5	1035 of 1283	19.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	36.4	842 of 1296	35.0%	★★☆☆☆
2023	38.8	804 of 1288	37.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	38.3	780 of 1306	40.3%	★★☆☆☆
2021	59.3	287 of 935	69.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	38.6	728 of 1241	41.3%	★★☆☆☆
2018	45.0	621 of 1245	50.1%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	28.9	1119 of 1455	23.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	48.0	717 of 1464	51.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	47.2	752 of 1464	48.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	41.8	818 of 1455	43.8%	★★☆☆☆
2021	51.2	472 of 1071	55.9%	★★★☆☆
2019	41.6	748 of 1366	45.2%	★★☆☆☆
2018	51.4	622 of 1352	54.0%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	23.3	1124 of 1298	13.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	45.1	599 of 1303	54.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	38.4	777 of 1307	40.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	32.9	922 of 1283	28.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	35.9	331 of 522	36.6%	★★☆☆☆
2019	25.3	1017 of 1139	10.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	36.4	753 of 1170	35.6%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	22.5	658 of 775	15.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	31.0	575 of 778	26.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	29.0	562 of 748	24.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	54.3	270 of 614	56.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	34.9	531 of 763	30.4%	★★☆☆☆

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)43rd percentile+9 vs school

Male (2025)23rd percentile-11 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)19th percentile-15 vs school

White (2025)15th percentile-19 vs school

Special Education (2025)13th percentile-21 vs school

By subject vs New York (2024-2025) ?

Algebra I100%+44 vs state

Life Science Biology96%+38 vs state

Math45%-7 vs state

Science41%~ state avg

English Language Arts39%-13 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)	Regents Earth and Space Sciences (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	Regents Earth and Space Sciences End of Course	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 6th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 7th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 8th 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
Penn Yan Middle School	Public	6-8	515 Liberty St	Penn Yan	14527	Yates County	Penn Yan Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(315) 536-3366	288	36	7.9	52.1%	272 (94.4%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.1%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.1%)	36.4	982^nd of 1500 public middle schools	34.5%		45.4	802^nd of 1504 public middle schools	46.7%	180			100.0	96.0		40.7	39.6	35.4	50.6	55.1	25.4	41.2	98.7	99.7	100.0	100.0	100.0	99.7	100.0	100.0	$29,065	$1,870	$27,195
Marcus Whitman Middle School	Public	6-8	4100 Baldwin Rd	Rushville	14544	Ontario County	Gorham-Middlesex Central School District (Marcus Whitman)	No	No	No	Yes	(585) 554-6442	245	31	7.9	40.8%	231 (94.3%)	2 (0.8%)	7 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.0%)	37	965^th of 1500 public middle schools	35.7%		46	788^th of 1504 public middle schools	47.6%	177			100.0		92.3	35.1	40.0	37.3	44.6	33.8	42.4	61.3	94.8	99.6	99.6	99.6	99.6	99.6	99.6	99.6	$32,337	$1,301	$31,035
Geneva Middle School	Public	6-8	101 Carter Rd	Geneva	14456	Ontario County	Geneva City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(315) 781-0404	442	60	7.4	64.3%	174 (39.4%)	51 (11.5%)	146 (33.0%)	7 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	63 (14.3%)	24.7	1228^th of 1500 public middle schools	18.1%		21.2	1283^rd of 1504 public middle schools	14.7%	55		76.7	94.4			36.8	43.9	40.2	29.6	36.6	25.2	26.3	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	$29,063	$1,578	$27,485
Waterloo Middle School	Public	6-8	65 Center St	Waterloo	13165	Seneca County	Waterloo Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(315) 539-1540	356	37	9.7	54.8%	294 (82.6%)	11 (3.1%)	23 (6.5%)	3 (0.8%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (5.9%)	19.6	1312^th of 1500 public middle schools	12.5%		14.8	1387^th of 1504 public middle schools	7.8%	75		100.0	100.0			28.6	35.2	32.5	28.6	48.6	17.0	22.2	99.7	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	$26,281	$2,079	$24,202
Canandaigua Middle School	Public	6-8	215 Granger St	Canandaigua	14424	Ontario County	Canandaigua City School District	No	No	No	No	(585) 396-3850	687	82	8.3	38.4%	579 (84.3%)	13 (1.9%)	47 (6.8%)	8 (1.2%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (5.5%)	65.4	462^nd of 1500 public middle schools	69.2%		64.9	458^th of 1504 public middle schools	69.5%	4	100.0		100.0			55.2	59.5	57.4	58.8	75.4	56.3	38.5	99.4	99.6	99.9	99.9	99.9	99.6	99.6	99.9	$27,554	$963	$26,592

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