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Gloversville Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 669 students

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Posted September 10, 2007

Although I think that the programs, teachers and education that is available at the middle school is excellent, the fact that there is no transportation for any middle school students is terrible! It is very dangerous and there should be alternatives for children, at least in 6th grade.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 22, 2004

Gloversville Middle School is a great school. THe homework policy there is tough, but it enforces homework. Here are the homework steps. Student comes to class unprepared, student to stay 2:20 to 2:50 p.m. Parent notified via phone or letter. Same as step one Student comes to class unprepared a third time: Student stays with teacher 2:20 to 2:50 p.m., and parent notified via phone and letter. Parent-student-teacher conference scheduled. Student comes to class unprepared a fourth time: Student assigned 3:20 p.m. detention, parent notified. Student comes unprepared a fifth time: Student assigned 4:00 p.m. detention, parent notified. Student comes unprepared a sixth time: Student assigned a 5:20 p.m. detention, parent notified. Like I said, it's tough, but it works. You should really send your child to this school because it is a great school. The only thing I hate is that the students never find out about after school events until the same day.
—Submitted by L, a 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 56% in 2012.

225 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
35%

2011

 
 
45%
Math

The state average for Math was 65% in 2012.

221 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
55%

2011

 
 
62%
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.

221 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
43%

2011

 
 
42%
Math

The state average for Math was 65% in 2012.

221 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
45%

2011

 
 
58%
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.

215 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
37%

2011

 
 
33%
Math

The state average for Math was 61% in 2012.

215 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
47%

2011

 
 
41%
Science

The state average for Science was 69% in 2011.

182 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
62%
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

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 90% 51%
Black 6% 19%
Hispanic 3% 21%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 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 49%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 5%N/A10%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree and above 21%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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234 Lincoln St
Gloversville, NY 12078
Phone: (518) 775-5720

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