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Best Middle Schools in Zip Code 12412


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248
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Top rankedOnteora Middle School319th of 1,500 New York middle schools
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Biggest riser
Onteora Middle School up 225 spots statewide this year
Summary:

The 12412 zip code area is home to two middle schools - Reginald Bennett Elementary School and Onteora Middle School, both part of the Onteora Central School District. These schools demonstrate strong academic performance, efficient resource allocation, and a focus on individualized attention for their students.

Reginald Bennett Elementary School stands out with its exceptional test scores, outperforming district and state averages in 3rd grade ELA and Math, 5th grade Science, and Regents exams. The school's low student-teacher ratio of 7:1 suggests a commitment to personalized learning, and its high per-student spending of $54,055 indicates a significant investment in resources.

Onteora Middle School has also made impressive strides, ranking in the top 21% of New York middle schools for the 2024-2025 school year and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school excels in Regents exams, with 100% proficiency in Algebra I and Life Science Biology, and maintains a low student-teacher ratio of 6.7:1. Both schools serve a relatively high proportion of economically disadvantaged students, with free/reduced lunch rates around 45-46%.

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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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