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J M McKenney Middle School

Public | 4-8 | 508 students

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Posted November 18, 2005

McKenney Middle School is wonderful school dedicated to the education of the students. It is in a rural setting on the edge of the town of Canton. There have been new renevations to the school, (including a new gymnasium, library, science department, and bus garage) expanding it's commitment to the students. It is safe and comfortable. The staff and administration take a genuine interest in the success of their students. Student parents are well informed to the proreseion of their students in class. Athletics and extra-curricular activities are well supported by the district.
—Submitted by Mark Berend, a former student


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 59% in 2012.

102 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%

2011

 
 
55%
Math

The state average for Math was 69% in 2012.

102 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
69%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2011.

104 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
92%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New York used the New York State Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English language arts and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The results for English language arts and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles and the science results will be added when they are released in the Fall of 2013. The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New York. The goal is for 90% of students to meet or exceed grade-level standards on the tests.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 58% in 2012.

99 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
67%
Math

The state average for Math was 67% in 2012.

99 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
73%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New York used the New York State Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English language arts and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The results for English language arts and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles and the science results will be added when they are released in the Fall of 2013. The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New York. The goal is for 90% of students to meet or exceed grade-level standards on the tests.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 56% in 2012.

78 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%

2011

 
 
67%
Math

The state average for Math was 65% in 2012.

78 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
81%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New York used the New York State Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English language arts and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The results for English language arts and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles and the science results will be added when they are released in the Fall of 2013. The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New York. The goal is for 90% of students to meet or exceed grade-level standards on the tests.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 52% in 2012.

111 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%

2011

 
 
53%
Math

The state average for Math was 65% in 2012.

111 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
71%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New York used the New York State Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English language arts and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The results for English language arts and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles and the science results will be added when they are released in the Fall of 2013. The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New York. The goal is for 90% of students to meet or exceed grade-level standards on the tests.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 50% in 2012.

108 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
54%

2011

 
 
61%
Math

The state average for Math was 61% in 2012.

107 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
60%

2011

 
 
77%
Science

The state average for Science was 69% in 2011.

63 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
95%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New York used the New York State Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English language arts and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The results for English language arts and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles and the science results will be added when they are released in the Fall of 2013. The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New York. The goal is for 90% of students to meet or exceed grade-level standards on the tests.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 94% 51%
Black 3% 19%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 8%
Hispanic 1% 21%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 34%N/A44%
Limited English proficient 0%N/A7%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 12N/A13
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Fewer than 3 years experience 5%N/A10%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree and above 12%N/A33%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher credentials

  This school District averageState average
Teachers with no valid teaching certificate 0%N/A5%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008
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99 State St
Canton, NY 13617
Phone: (315) 386-8561

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