Is Ausable Valley Middle School a good school?

Ausable Valley Middle School ranks in the bottom 10.9% of New York middle schools.

How many students attend Ausable Valley Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 158 students attended Ausable Valley Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Ausable Valley Middle School?

Students at Ausable Valley Middle School are 98% White, 1% African American.

What high school do graduates of Ausable Valley Middle School attend?

Students who attend Ausable Valley Middle School usually go on to attend Ausable Valley High School

Ausable Valley Middle School

Summary:

Ausable Valley Middle School is a public middle school located in Clintonville, New York, serving grades 7-8 with a total enrollment of 193 students. The school is part of the Ausable Valley Central School District, which is ranked 706 out of 865 school districts in New York and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Ausable Valley Middle School consistently underperforms compared to the state average on New York State Assessments, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA) and Math significantly below the state averages. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's ELA proficiency rates were 25.42% for 7th grade and 28.89% for 8th grade, compared to the state averages of 49.56% and 51.88%, respectively. Similarly, in Math, the school's proficiency rates were 43.1% for 7th grade and 17.39% for 8th grade, compared to the state averages of 57.08% and 40.72%. The school's performance is particularly low for certain student subgroups, such as Special Education students and Low Socioeconomic Status students. Compared to nearby middle schools, such as Stafford Middle School, Saranac Middle School, and Peru Middle School, Ausable Valley Middle School generally performs worse on state assessments and has a lower statewide ranking.

Despite the school's academic challenges, Ausable Valley Middle School has a relatively high spending per student, with $16,719 spent per student in the 2022-2023 school year, which is higher than the state average. The school also has a low student-teacher ratio, with 10.6 students per teacher in the 2022-2023 school year, which is lower than the nearby schools. However, the school's performance on state assessments has been declining over the years, with the school's statewide ranking dropping from 665 out of 1439 middle schools in 2018-2019 to 1340 out of 1504 middle schools in 2023-2024. The school's high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 52.91% to 57.31% over the past three school years, suggests a high proportion of students from low-income families, which may contribute to the school's academic challenges.

Detail:

Public 7-8

1490 Rt 9n
Clintonville, NY 12924-4229

(518) 834-2800

District: Ausable Valley Central School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1340^th of 1,504 New York Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,719

Students who attend Ausable Valley Middle School usually attend:

High:

Ausable Valley High School

Feeder schools for Ausable Valley Middle School:

Elementary:	Ausable Forks Elementary School
	Keeseville Primary School

Student/teacher ratio: 9.7

Number of students: 158

Racial breakdown:

White:

98.1%

African American:

1.3%

Two or more races:

0.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 52.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Ausable Valley Middle School ranks worse than 89.1% of middle schools in New York. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 17.25. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (98.1%), African American (1.3%), two or more races (0.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 52.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ausable Valley Middle School is 9.7. (See more...)

Compare Ausable Valley Middle School employs 16.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ausable Valley Middle School is $16,719.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ausable Valley Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Ausable Valley Middle School 1340^th of 1504 New York public middle schools. (See Ausable Valley Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

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Ausable Valley Central School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Ausable Valley Central School District 706^th of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Ausable Valley Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Ausable Valley Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2006	37.45	772^nd	1095	29.5%
2007	42.22	755^th	1123	32.8%
2008	55.98	669^th	1185	43.5%
2009	55.85	722^nd	1224	41.0%
2010	34.69	892^nd	1243	28.2%
2011	48.47	757^th	1295	41.5%
2012	49.39	752^nd	1337	43.8%
2013	33.86	917^th	1373	33.2%
2014	32.06	964^th	1401	31.2%
2015	20.74	1147^th	1407	18.5%
2016	42.66	807^th	1429	43.5%
2017	41.40	842^nd	1455	42.1%
2018	38.52	887^th	1438	38.3%
2019	48.91	665^th	1439	53.8%
2021	31.74	879^th	1242	29.2%
2022	38.14	922^nd	1479	37.7%
2023	27.06	1168^th	1500	22.1%
2024	17.25	1340^th	1504	10.9%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Ausable Valley Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	51.50	416^th	1170	64.4%
2019	33.14	781^st	1139	31.4%
2022	30.60	987^th	1283	23.1%
2023	21.55	1197^th	1307	8.4%
2024	23.48	1143^rd	1303	12.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ausable Valley Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	22.87	1072^nd	1245	13.9%
2019	49.21	530^th	1241	57.3%
2021	39.42	547^th	935	41.5%
2022	32.83	910^th	1306	30.3%
2023	23.69	1095^th	1288	15.0%
2024	12.65	1229^th	1296	5.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Ausable Valley Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	41.79	812^th	1353	40.0%
2019	49.56	648^th	1370	52.7%
2021	22.86	898^th	1066	15.8%
2022	40.75	854^th	1454	41.3%
2023	24.83	1189^th	1463	18.7%
2024	17.83	1314^th	1465	10.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Ausable Valley Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	38.18	847^th	1352	37.4%
2019	43.36	718^th	1366	47.4%
2021	40.51	642^nd	1071	40.1%
2022	34.59	962^nd	1455	33.9%
2023	29.89	1083^rd	1464	26.0%
2024	18.88	1292^nd	1464	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 Ausable Valley Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2002	226	3	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	232
2003	226	3	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	232
2004	251	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	253
2005	263	2	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	269
2006	274	1	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	279
2007	265	1	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	269
2008	219	2	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	224
2009	196	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	1	198
2010	204	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	3	209
2011	184	1	4	2	0	0	0	0	191
2012	187	0	3	2	0	0	0	0	192
2013	191	1	1	2	1	0	0	0	196
2014	178	4	0	1	1	0	0	0	184
2015	159	4	1	2	2	0	0	0	168
2016	167	3	2	2	1	0	1	0	176
2017	179	3	1	1	0	0	0	0	184
2018	168	7	0	1	0	0	0	0	176
2019	166	8	0	2	0	0	0	0	176
2020	159	8	0	1	0	0	0	0	168
2021	168	2	0	0	0	0	1	0	171
2022	170	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	172
2023	189	3	0	0	0	0	1	0	193
2024	155	2	0	0	0	0	1	0	158

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 Ausable Valley Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	232	18.0	12.9	32.8
2003	232	18.0	12.9	32.8
2004	253	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	269	22.0	12.2	28.6
2006	279	26.0	10.7	26.9
2007	269	26.8	10.0	29
2008	224	24.0	9.3	29.5
2009	198	24.0	8.3	34
2010	209	25.0	8.3	39.8
2011	191	22.3	8.5	40.8
2012	192	21.0	9.1	34.9
2013	196	20.0	9.7	45.9
2014	184	20.0	9.1	50
2015	168	20.0	8.4	56
2016	176	17.0	10.3	52.3
2017	184	14.0	13.0	48.4
2018	176	15.0	11.7	48.3
2019	176	14.0	12.5	50
2020	168	22.0	7.6	56
2021	171	18.4	9.2	57.3
2022	172	18.1	9.4	52.9
2023	193	18.1	10.6	54.4
2024	158	16.2	9.7	52.5

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 Ausable Valley Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	232	18.0	12.9	32.8
2003	232	18.0	12.9	32.8
2004	253	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	269	22.0	12.2	28.6
2006	279	26.0	10.7	26.9
2007	269	26.8	10.0	29
2008	224	24.0	9.3	29.5
2009	198	24.0	8.3	34
2010	209	25.0	8.3	39.8
2011	191	22.3	8.5	40.8
2012	192	21.0	9.1	34.9
2013	196	20.0	9.7	45.9
2014	184	20.0	9.1	50
2015	168	20.0	8.4	56
2016	176	17.0	10.3	52.3
2017	184	14.0	13.0	48.4
2018	176	15.0	11.7	48.3
2019	176	14.0	12.5	50
2020	168	22.0	7.6	56
2021	171	18.4	9.2	57.3
2022	172	18.1	9.4	52.9
2023	193	18.1	10.6	54.4
2024	158	16.2	9.7	52.5

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.

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