Cortland Junior High School

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Cortland Junior High School ranks 1114 th of 1504 New York middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Summary:

Cortland Junior High School is a public middle school serving grades 7-8 in Cortland, New York, with 299 students. The school consistently underperforms compared to state averages and nearby schools on academic assessments, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math significantly lower than the state. The school also struggles to support the academic achievement of certain student subgroups, ranking in the bottom quartile of New York middle schools for White students and Special Education students in ELA proficiency.

Despite relatively high spending per student at $18,459, Cortland Junior High School has consistently ranked in the bottom third of New York middle schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's academic performance lags behind many nearby middle schools, such as Boynton Middle School (Ithaca City School District) and Lansing Middle School (Lansing Central School District), which consistently outperform Cortland on state assessments and have higher school rankings.

The significant performance gaps between Cortland Junior High School's subgroups suggest that the school may need to focus on more targeted interventions and support for these populations. Additionally, the low ranking and 1-star rating of the Cortland City School District indicate that the challenges faced by Cortland Junior High School may be reflective of broader systemic issues within the district that need to be addressed.

Detail:

Public 7-8

S Valley View Dr
Cortland, NY 13045

(607) 758-4111

District: Cortland City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1114^th of 1,504 New York Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,459

Students who attend Cortland Junior High School usually attend:

High:

Cortland High School

Feeder schools for Cortland Junior High School:

Elementary:	Fe Smith Intermediate School
	Franklyn S Barry Primary School

Student/teacher ratio: 9.5

Number of students: 277

Racial breakdown:

White:

84.5%

Two or more races:

6.1%

Hispanic:

4.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 50.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Cortland Junior High School ranks worse than 74.1% of middle schools in New York. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 29.46. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (84.5%), two or more races (6.1%), Hispanic (4.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 50.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cortland Junior High School is 9.5. (See more...)

Compare Cortland Junior High School employs 28.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cortland Junior High School is $18,459.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Cortland Junior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Cortland Junior High School 1114^th of 1504 New York public middle schools. (See Cortland Junior High School in the ranking list.)

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Cortland City School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Cortland City School District 711^th of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Cortland Junior High School

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Rank History for all students at Cortland Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2019	19.40	1225^th	1439	14.9%
2021	33.74	854^th	1242	31.2%
2022	35.04	979^th	1479	33.8%
2023	36.30	989^th	1500	34.1%
2024	29.46	1114^th	1504	25.9%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Cortland Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2019	15.04	115^th	126	8.7%
2022	19.50	152^nd	190	20.0%
2023	13.62	191^st	208	8.2%
2024	39.14	127^th	220	42.3%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Cortland Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2019	25.20	1018^th	1139	10.6%
2021	33.86	346^th	522	33.7%
2022	35.79	821^st	1283	36.0%
2023	25.08	1106^th	1307	15.4%
2024	14.47	1294^th	1303	0.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Cortland Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2019	22.38	1061^st	1241	14.5%
2021	23.97	797^th	935	14.8%
2023	17.79	1179^th	1288	8.5%
2024	11.07	1253^rd	1296	3.3%

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Rank History for Homeless students at Cortland Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	56.28	196^th	594	67.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Cortland Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2019	22.52	1137^th	1370	17.0%
2021	37.43	686^th	1066	35.6%
2022	38.84	894^th	1454	38.5%
2023	34.39	1010^th	1463	31.0%
2024	39.40	915^th	1465	37.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Cortland Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2019	15.96	1240^th	1366	9.2%
2021	29.20	797^th	1071	25.6%
2022	32.42	1013^th	1455	30.4%
2023	39.53	899^th	1464	38.6%
2024	22.58	1237^th	1464	15.5%

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Rank History for African American students at Cortland Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	44.66	367^th	705	47.9%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Cortland Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	25.02	671^st	826	18.8%

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Rank History for White students at Cortland Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2019	11.41	681^st	716	4.9%
2021	24.41	502^nd	614	18.2%
2022	22.40	623^rd	748	16.7%
2023	25.83	613^th	772	20.6%
2024	18.42	687^th	778	11.7%

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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: NY State Education Department

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Enrollment information for Cortland Junior High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2018	325	16	5	18	0	0	21	385
2019	297	11	1	19	0	0	25	353
2020	305	7	1	15	0	0	26	354
2021	302	3	5	11	0	0	31	352
2022	283	7	7	13	0	0	23	333
2023	252	7	6	11	0	1	22	299
2024	234	9	3	12	1	1	17	277

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Cortland Junior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	385	34.0	11.3	59
2019	353	35.0	10.0	73.1
2020	354	43.0	8.2	51.4
2021	352	40.3	8.7	72.2
2022	333	36.5	9.1	74.5
2023	299	36.9	8.0	51.2
2024	277	28.9	9.5	50.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Cortland Junior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	385	34.0	11.3	59
2019	353	35.0	10.0	73.1
2020	354	43.0	8.2	51.4
2021	352	40.3	8.7	72.2
2022	333	36.5	9.1	74.5
2023	299	36.9	8.0	51.2
2024	277	28.9	9.5	50.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Cortland Junior High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$531 (4.6%)	$11,078 (95.4%)	$11,610
2020	$519 (4.2%)	$11,969 (95.8%)	$12,488
2021	$625 (4.0%)	$15,133 (96.0%)	$15,758
2022	$891 (6.4%)	$13,055 (93.6%)	$13,946
2023	$1,695 (9.2%)	$16,764 (90.8%)	$18,459

Data source: New York Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Cortland Junior High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1225^th of 1439 Middle schools	Ranks 989^th of 1500 Middle schools	19.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Cortland Junior High School)	23	37.5	14.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Cortland City School District)	23	36.9	13.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (New York)	40	48	8%
7th Grade Math (Cortland Junior High School)	20	41.8	21.8%
7th Grade Math (Cortland City School District)	20	41.1	21.1%
7th Grade Math (New York)	44	51.9	7.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Cortland Junior High School)	26	38.7	12.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Cortland City School District)	26	38.7	12.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (New York)	48	55.2	7.2%
8th Grade Math (Cortland Junior High School)	12	27.6	15.6%
8th Grade Math (Cortland City School District)	12	27.6	15.6%
8th Grade Math (New York)	33	40.7	7.7%
End of Course Common Core Algebra I (Cortland Junior High School)	100	100
End of Course Common Core Algebra I (Cortland City School District)	74.4	64.1	10.3%
End of Course Common Core Algebra I (New York)	71.1	64.6	6.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	353	299	15.3%
African American	11	7	36.4%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	6	500%
Hispanic	19	11	42.1%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	297	252	15.2%
Two or More Races	25	22	12%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	73.1%	51.2%	21.9%

Schools Near Cortland Junior High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Regents Common Core Geometry (2024)	Regents Earth Science (2024)	Regents Living Environment (2024)	Regents Algebra I (2024)	NY State Assessments English Language Arts (2024)				NY State Assessments Math (2024)				NY State Assessments Science (2024)		% Completely Immunized (2020)	% Polio (2020)	% Measles (2020)	% Mumps (2020)	% Rubella (2020)	% Diphtheria (2020)	% Hepatitis B (2020)	% Varicella (2020)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Regents Common Core Geometry End of Course	Regents Earth Science End of Course	Regents Living Environment End of Course	Regents Algebra I End of Course	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 5th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 6th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 7th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 8th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 5th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 6th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 7th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 8th Grade	NY State Assessments Science 5th Grade	NY State Assessments Science 8th Grade	% Completely Immunized All Grades	% Polio All Grades	% Measles All Grades	% Mumps All Grades	% Rubella All Grades	% Diphtheria All Grades	% Hepatitis B All Grades	% Varicella All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Cortland Junior High School	Public	7-8	S Valley View Dr	Cortland	13045	Cortland County	Cortland City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(607) 758-4111	277	29	9.5	50.9%	234 (84.5%)	9 (3.2%)	12 (4.3%)	3 (1.1%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	17 (6.1%)	29.5	1114^th of 1504 public middle schools	25.9%		36.3	989^th of 1500 public middle schools	34.1%	125				100.0			28.6	36.5			42.9	35.3		30.7									$18,459	$1,695	$16,764
Randall Middle School	Public	5-6	31 Randall St	Cortland	13045	Cortland County	Cortland City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(607) 758-4170	263	26	10.1	66.2%	220 (83.7%)	10 (3.8%)	10 (3.8%)	6 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (6.5%)								(n/a)					22.7	26.5			25.8	34.5			22.0		99.4	99.7	99.7	99.7	99.7	99.7	100.0	99.7	$17,265	$1,858	$15,407
Homer Junior High School	Public	6-8	58 Clinton St	Homer	13077	Cortland County	Homer Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(607) 749-1240	388	46	8.3	44.1%	355 (91.5%)	2 (0.5%)	16 (4.1%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.8%)	54.1	639^th of 1504 public middle schools	57.5%		56.6	585^th of 1500 public middle schools	61.0%	54				100.0		36.0	38.9	51.3		46.4	53.7	66.7		54.9	99.2	99.6	100.0	100.0	100.0	99.6	99.6	100.0	$17,093	$954	$16,139
Dryden Middle School	Public	6-8	118 Freeville Rd	Dryden	13053	Tompkins County	Dryden Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(607) 844-8694	252	36	6.9	51.6%	211 (83.7%)	3 (1.2%)	17 (6.7%)	4 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (6.7%)	34	1041^st of 1504 public middle schools	30.8%		29.4	1113^th of 1500 public middle schools	25.8%	72			100.0	100.0		27.5	28.6	60.0		39.2	33.3	51.4		38.7	99.0	99.3	99.7	99.7	99.7	99.3	99.3	99.7	$22,109	$2,171	$19,938
Cincinnatus Middle School	Public	5-8	2809 Cincinnatus Rd	Cincinnatus	13040	Cortland County	Cincinnatus Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(607) 863-3200	134	18	7.4	57.5%	132 (98.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	53.8	642^nd of 1504 public middle schools	57.3%		41.2	901^st of 1500 public middle schools	39.9%	259		100.0		100.0	31.6	43.5	42.3	53.6	25.6	42.9	60.0	41.2	41.0	58.8									$9,802	$1,891	$7,912
Dewitt Middle School	Public	6-8	560 Warren Rd	Ithaca	14850	Tompkins County	Ithaca City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(607) 257-3222	508	67	7.5		315 (62.0%)	36 (7.1%)	34 (6.7%)	64 (12.6%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	54 (10.6%)	64.3	472^nd of 1504 public middle schools	68.6%		64.6	470^th of 1500 public middle schools	68.7%	2	100.0	92.2		90.6		51.3	63.2	66.3		54.3	58.9	17.5		37.5	99.0	99.6	100.0	100.0	100.0	99.6	99.4	100.0	$18,240	$1,282	$16,958
Boynton Middle School	Public	6-8	1601 N Cayuga St	Ithaca	14850	Tompkins County	Ithaca City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(607) 274-2241	534	58	9.2	35.2%	351 (65.7%)	33 (6.2%)	49 (9.2%)	23 (4.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	72 (13.5%)	58.5	563^rd of 1504 public middle schools	62.6%		60.4	529^th of 1500 public middle schools	64.7%	34		91.4		98.7		50.0	58.5	60.1		43.7	65.2	28.0		32.1	98.2	98.7	99.8	99.8	99.8	98.7	98.9	99.6	$17,002	$800	$16,201
Lansing Middle School	Public	5-8	6 Ludlowville Rd	Lansing	14882	Tompkins County	Lansing Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(607) 533-3020	339	36	9.5	27.7%	260 (76.7%)	5 (1.5%)	28 (8.3%)	6 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (11.8%)	77.3	271^st of 1504 public middle schools	82.0%		64.6	473^rd of 1500 public middle schools	68.5%	202				100.0	58.7	60.6	66.7	57.1	56.1	61.1	62.2	76.6	57.6	62.7	98.2	98.7	99.7	99.7	99.7	98.7	98.5	99.2	$16,993	$1,259	$15,734

Frequently Asked Questions about Cortland Junior High School

What high school do graduates of Cortland Junior High School attend?

Students who attend Cortland Junior High School usually go on to attend Cortland High School

What is the racial makeup of Cortland Junior High School?

Students at Cortland Junior High School are 84% White, 6% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 3% African American, 1% Asian.

Is Cortland Junior High School a good school?

Cortland Junior High School ranks 1114^th of 1504 New York middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

How many students attend Cortland Junior High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 277 students attended Cortland Junior High School.

What district is Cortland Junior High School in?

Cortland City School District

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