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Lyndon H Strough Middle School

Public | 7-8 | 792 students

 

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Posted November 25, 2010

I went to this school both my 7th and 8th grade year and the teachers were a bit rude to the students. It's like the teachers aren't really in the right mind to teach. The possible good thing (If only the good thing) is remodeling the school and gym.


Posted November 29, 2007

I have had three children go through this school and I have to say that there are some great educators involved in our childrens education. Amongst these great educators are the few who really do not care about the children but have found a comfortable way to make a living yet are not vested in the progress of children. Another big concern is the administration both at the school and in the board office.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 26, 2007

I agree. If this school had to live up to real standards, it would never make it. It almost seems like they are afraid to confront certain groups of kids and would rather just deal with the bullying and bad behavior by ignoring it. It will never change unless the parents get together and demand, as a group, that these things stop. Even if you call the schoolboard, all you get are a bunch of excuses and they try to blow you off. My kids are important and I care about how they are being treated at school. I don't just send them off to school with no care.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 25, 2007

No confidence in staff that will allow our students satisfaction or learning. Rude, bullies, gangs throughout the school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 5, 2007

I went to this school in the 2006-2007 school year. The facility is horrible. The building is very, very humid in only 80 degree weather. I moved here in january of 07, and i was in the honors classes. The things i did in those clases were things i did at my old school 1-2 years ago. I was very dissapointed with the facility and the teachers.
—Submitted by a student


Posted February 28, 2006

I do not like this school. My daughter goes here and she is not learning anything at all. The teachers dont care and theres no discipline she deserves a better education
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 13, 2005

Advanced and AIS programs available. Teaming approach used. Orchestra, band, chorus, drama classes as well as theatre productions. Parent involvement is increasing.
—Submitted by a parent


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

Grade level

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 53% in 2012.

392 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
42%

2011

 
 
40%
Math

The state average for Math was 65% in 2012.

391 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%

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 47% in 2012.

369 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
46%

2011

 
 
43%
Math

The state average for Math was 62% in 2012.

366 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
38%
Science

The state average for Science was 69% in 2011.

308 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
76%
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 83% 49%
Black 10% 19%
Hispanic 5% 22%
Asian 2% 8%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 1%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Two or more races 0% 1%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 144%N/A48%
Limited English proficient 21%N/A7%
Source: 1 NCES, 2010-2011
Source: 2 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 1%N/A10%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree and above 47%N/A33%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher credentials

  This school District averageState average
Teachers with no valid teaching certificate 2%N/A5%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Tracy O'Rourke

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Schoolwide program (SWP)
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801 Laurel St
Rome, NY 13440
Phone: (315) 338-5201

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