Serving 181 students in grades 6-8, Red Jacket 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 25-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 181 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Red Jacket Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Red Jacket Middle School's student population of 181 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 118% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
181 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Red Jacket 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 Red Jacket Middle School is 0.26, 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
#3266 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
6%
29%
Black
n/a
16%
White
86%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Red Jacket Middle School's ranking?
Red Jacket Middle School is ranked #3266 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Red Jacket Middle School often compared to?
Red Jacket Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Red Jacket High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Red Jacket Middle School?
181 students attend Red Jacket Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Red Jacket Middle School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Red Jacket Middle School?
Red Jacket Middle School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Red Jacket Middle School offer ?
Red Jacket Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Red Jacket Middle School part of?
Red Jacket Middle School is part of Manchester-Shortsville Central School District (Red Jacket).
School Reviews
5 8/11/2009
I am currently entering high school at Red Jacket and I did not want to leave the middle school nor the elementary school. The teachers are amazing and the students are awesome! I've been here since kindergarten and would die if I had to change schools! So if your thinking of coming, please do!! We can't wait!!
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