Serving 483 students in grades 6-8, Corning Free Academy Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 39% (which was lower than the New York state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 33% (which was lower than the New York state average of 37%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 10% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
483 students
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)39%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)33%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
1%
30%
Black
5%
16%
White
90%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% NY state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% NY state average).
How many students attend Corning Free Academy Middle School?
483 students attend Corning Free Academy Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Corning Free Academy Middle School students are White, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Corning Free Academy Middle School?
Corning Free Academy Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Corning Free Academy Middle School offer ?
Corning Free Academy Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Corning Free Academy Middle School part of?
Corning Free Academy Middle School is part of Corning City School District.
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