Serving 151 students in grades 6-8, Unatego 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 was 45-49% (which was lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Unatego Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
151 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#2725 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
4%
31%
Black
1%
15%
White
90%
39%
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.5%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Unatego Middle School's ranking?
Unatego Middle School is ranked #2725 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Unatego Middle School?
151 students attend Unatego Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Unatego Middle School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Unatego Middle School?
Unatego Middle School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Unatego Middle School offer ?
Unatego Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Unatego Middle School part of?
Unatego Middle School is part of Otego-Unadilla Central School District.
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