Serving 376 students in grades 5-8, A A Kingston Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 376 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
A A Kingston Middle School's student population of 376 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
376 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
A A Kingston Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of A A Kingston Middle School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2991 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
3%
29%
Black
1%
16%
White
93%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A A Kingston Middle School's ranking?
A A Kingston Middle School is ranked #2991 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are A A Kingston Middle School often compared to?
A A Kingston Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like J M Mckenney Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend A A Kingston Middle School?
376 students attend A A Kingston Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of A A Kingston Middle School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of A A Kingston Middle School?
A A Kingston Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does A A Kingston Middle School offer ?
A A Kingston Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is A A Kingston Middle School part of?
A A Kingston Middle School is part of Potsdam Central School District.
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