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Circleville Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 577 students

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3 stars

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8 reviews of this school


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Posted May 13, 2012

the principal isn't cut out for the job the teachers aren't helping students with work, not enough diversity,students aren't getting enough work done and unhealthy food and environment


Posted November 23, 2009

I am a student here and i love it! The teachers are great and so are the principals! My school is pretty clean to me, and the food is not bad.Everybody tries hard to get good grades and improve their grades. I am very happy with my school.
—Submitted by a student


Posted November 23, 2009

I am a student here and i love it! The teachers are great and so are the principals! My school is pretty clean to me, and the food is not bad.Everybody tries hard to get good grades and improve their grades. I am very happy with my school.
—Submitted by a student


Posted October 28, 2009

Awful principal and assistant principal. Absolutely awful. Excuse me if I'm mistaken but I thought school principals were supposed to be good with kids... If this is true, which I'm pretty sure it is, these people shoud really look on to finding a new profession. I do not recommend this school to anyone.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 17, 2008

The school is achedemicallu lacking and the sports are not fair for all children.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 24, 2008

extreamley bad food rated the 2 dirtyest school in all of ny
—Submitted by a student


Posted May 17, 2008

this school is poor, has a lack of government as in how the school is runned, and is filled with disgusting teachers, students, staff members, and has a principal whos obese and is taking money from the taxpayers and out of the school bugdet.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted August 30, 2004

This school has the 'Pine Bush schools are so great' hype. I can't speak for the other schools in this district, but Circleville Middle is definately overrated. Don't trust the overall student test scores...My son had a few low scoring state tests 'bumped up' to a higher score. If we hadn't been in the process of moving, we would have had someone investigate how widespread this practice was used. If you still want to send your child here, wait outside when students are let out for the day and observe their behavior and appearance. Then, ask yourself if this is an institution that promotes respect, responsibility, and a quality education. One of the factors for our decision to move was based on providing a better education for our children. We knew that the Pine Bush school system was not going to provide this for them. Don't believe the hype.
—Submitted by Brian, a parent


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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 56% in 2012.

184 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
47%

2011

 
 
52%
Math

The state average for Math was 65% in 2012.

185 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
60%

2011

 
 
50%
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.

206 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
46%

2011

 
 
47%
Math

The state average for Math was 65% in 2012.

206 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
44%

2011

 
 
53%
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.

188 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
48%

2011

 
 
42%
Math

The state average for Math was 61% in 2012.

191 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
61%

2011

 
 
45%
Science

The state average for Science was 69% in 2011.

203 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
82%
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 57% 51%
Black 23% 19%
Hispanic 17% 21%
Asian/Pacific Islander 3% 8%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 30%N/A44%
Limited English proficient 1%N/A7%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A13
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Fewer than 3 years experience 12%N/A10%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree and above 10%N/A33%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher credentials

  This school District averageState average
Teachers with no valid teaching certificate 8%N/A5%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008
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1951 Rt 302
Circleville, NY 10919
Phone: (845) 744-2031

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