Summary:
The 13676 zip code is home to a single middle school, A.A. Kingston Middle School, which serves students in grades 6-8 and is part of the Potsdam Central School District. While the district is ranked 299 out of 874 in New York, A.A. Kingston Middle School's statewide ranking has fluctuated in recent years, going from 521 out of 1,500 middle schools in 2022-2023 to 640 out of 1,500 in 2024-2025.
Academically, the school performs above the state and district averages in English Language Arts (ELA) and Science, but falls below average in Math. However, the school shines on Regents exams, with 100% proficiency rates in Algebra I and Living Environment/Biology. This suggests the school is doing an excellent job preparing students for these advanced high school-level assessments. Additionally, the school has a relatively low free/reduced lunch rate of 34.1%, indicating a relatively affluent student population, and a low student-teacher ratio of 11.3, which allows for more personalized learning.
Overall, A.A. Kingston Middle School appears to be a strong-performing school, with particular strengths in Regents exam performance and ELA proficiency. However, the school may need to focus on improving its Math proficiency rates to ensure all students are meeting academic standards. With high per-student spending and a low student-teacher ratio, the school seems to have access to significant resources to support student learning.
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