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Best Middle Schools in Zip Code 12084

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School

1,186

Students

Top rankedFarnsworth Middle School337^th of 1,500 New York middle schools

Summary:

The 12084 zip code is home to a single standout middle school, Farnsworth Middle School, which serves grades 6-8 and consistently outperforms the Guilderland Central School District and the state of New York in key academic metrics.

Farnsworth Middle School is ranked in the top 25% of all middle schools in New York state and has maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past 3 school years. The school excels in English Language Arts, Math, and Science proficiency, as well as Regents exam pass rates for Algebra I and Living Environment, surpassing both district and state averages. With a student-teacher ratio of 10:1 and per-student spending of $24,242, the school appears to be well-resourced and focused on providing a high-quality education to its diverse student population.

Overall, Farnsworth Middle School stands out as a high-performing institution in the 12084 zip code, offering students a strong academic foundation and a range of educational opportunities. The school's consistent excellence and investment in its students make it an attractive option for families in the area.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				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/reduced lunch (2024-25)	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 Algebra I End of Course	Regents Life Science Biology 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
Farnsworth Middle School	Public	6-8	6072 State Farm Rd	Guilderland	12084	Albany County	Guilderland Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(518) 456-6010	1,186	112	10.6	27.2%	830 (70.0%)	77 (6.5%)	66 (5.6%)	161 (13.6%)	1 (0.1%)	5 (0.4%)	45 (3.8%)	73.4	337^th of 1500 public middle schools	77.5%		75.9	291^st of 1504 public middle schools	80.7%	46	100.0	98.5	58.5	56.3	63.1	64.4	64.5	72.1	69.4	95.1	99.6	99.4	99.4	99.4	100.0	99.0	98.9	$23,280	$766	$22,514

Cities Near Zip Code 12084

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Guilderland	0.17 mi	2	124^th
Albany	2.16 mi	41	612^th
Schenectady	2.97 mi	32	588^th
Guilderland Center	3.36 mi	1	82^nd
Voorheesville	3.96 mi	3	93^rd

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the WNYC and the New York State Department of Health and the NY State Education Department.

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