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Falconer Middle/High School

Public | 6-12 | 683 students

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Posted May 17, 2009

I go to this school and i believe that itis very nice. It has excellent and up to date cmputer with a couple in every room and a computer room with over fifty computers and twenty in the library. the library is constatly keeping up with the reading trends and the selection is great. The sports programs are competative and good. Go falcons!!!
—Submitted by a student


Posted May 7, 2009

I love this school and I have a lot of Falcon pride! However, I do not like how there are little to no Advanced Placement courses. So I am forced to learn at the same rate as students who don't pick up on things as fast as myself and other students in my class.
—Submitted by a student


Posted April 12, 2007

I would have to say that this being the 4th school district I've experienced, this is by far the best. Falconer has consistantly worked hard at expecting nothing but the best from my children. The teachers have been good at open communication with me as a parent also, not just telling me what I want to hear, but what I need to hear. The 'clicky' part of Falconer - well you will find that in any school, it should be bullying that concerns parents, and Falconer is a school that address' these issues.
—Submitted by Connie, a parent


Posted February 1, 2007

I would say that Falconer is a decent school. Very 'clicky'. Most of the teachers are competent, and caring. Sports is a major thing here. Parental involvement is good. Still, compared with other local schools it is the nicest cosmetically.
—Submitted by a former student


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

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.

85 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
64%

2011

 
 
40%
Math

The state average for Math was 65% in 2012.

86 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
49%

2011

 
 
35%
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.

82 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
51%

2011

 
 
46%
Math

The state average for Math was 65% in 2012.

69 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
61%
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.

109 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
45%

2011

 
 
54%
Math

The state average for Math was 61% in 2012.

109 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
50%

2011

 
 
59%
Science

The state average for Science was 69% in 2011.

91 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%
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

Algebra 2/Trigonometry

The state average for Algebra 2/Trigonometry was 64% in 2011.

53 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
68%
Chemistry

The state average for Chemistry was 78% in 2011.

54 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%
Earth Science

The state average for Earth Science was 72% in 2011.

99 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
81%
English

The state average for English was 85% in 2011.

102 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
78%
French

The state average for French was 95% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 75% in 2011.

95 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
77%
Global History and Geography

The state average for Global History and Geography was 70% in 2011.

99 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
85%
Integrated Algebra

The state average for Integrated Algebra was 73% in 2011.

137 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
81%
Italian

The state average for Italian was 98% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a
Living Environment

The state average for Living Environment was 81% in 2011.

107 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
97%
Physics

The state average for Physics was 79% in 2011.

23 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
100%
Spanish

The state average for Spanish was 94% in 2011.

51 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%
U.S. History and Government

The state average for U.S. History and Government was 80% in 2011.

128 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
76%
Scale: % passing

About the tests


In 2010-2011 New York used the New York State Regents Examinations to test high school students in english language arts, math, global history and geography, US history and government, living environment, chemistry, earth science, physics and several foreign languages. The results for english language arts, math, living environment, chemistry, earth science, physics, global history and geography, US history and government, french, italian, and spanish are displayed in GreatSchools profiles. Students must take at least five Regents Exams in order to graduate. Scores of 65 and above are passing; scores of 55 and above earn credit toward a local diploma (with the approval of the local board of education). The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

Algebra 2/Trigonometry

All Students68%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General population68%

Chemistry

All Students94%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General population94%

Earth Science

All Students81%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

English

All Students78%
Students with disabilities27%
General population83%

French

All Studentsn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

Geometry

All Students77%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

Global History and Geography

All Students85%
Students with disabilities40%
General population91%

Integrated Algebra

All Students81%
Students with disabilities70%
General population82%

Italian

All Studentsn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

Living Environment

All Students97%
Students with disabilities88%
General population98%

Physics

All Students100%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General population100%

Spanish

All Students94%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General population94%

U.S. History and Government

All Students76%
Students with disabilities8%
General population84%
Scale: % passing

About the tests


In 2010-2011 New York used the New York State Regents Examinations to test high school students in english language arts, math, global history and geography, US history and government, living environment, chemistry, earth science, physics and several foreign languages. The results for english language arts, math, living environment, chemistry, earth science, physics, global history and geography, US history and government, french, italian, and spanish are displayed in GreatSchools profiles. Students must take at least five Regents Exams in order to graduate. Scores of 65 and above are passing; scores of 55 and above earn credit toward a local diploma (with the approval of the local board of education). The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the New York Department of Education. If there are fewer than 5 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 98% 51%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 8%
Black 1% 19%
Hispanic 1% 21%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 26%N/A44%
Limited English proficient 0%N/A7%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Graduation rate

  This school District averageState average
All Students 95%N/A76%
Female 96%N/A79%
Male 94%N/A71%
White 95%N/A86%
Economically disadvantaged 95%N/A65%
Not economically disadvantaged 95%N/A80%
Students with disabilities 91%N/A56%
General-Education students 95%N/A79%
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 15%N/A10%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree and above 8%N/A33%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher credentials

  This school District averageState average
Teachers with no valid teaching certificate 1%N/A5%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008
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2 East Ave N
Falconer, NY 14733
Phone: (716) 665-6624

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