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Enrollment
466
Middle
DISTRICT 540 · STATE 531
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·PINE BUSH CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 362301003224
CIRCLEVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL
1951 RT 302, CIRCLEVILLE, NY 10919 · (845) 744-2031 · Orange County
GRADES 06–08MIDDLE41-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL466 STUDENTS
B
allk12 Grade
Scored higher than 59% of New York public middle schools
- BTest scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- BBeats expectations How far test scores land above or below what the share of low-income students predicts for a school in this state.
- ·Three-year trend Not available for this school, so the grade uses the other parts.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded New York public middle schools
Student : Teacher
10.4:1
45 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 10.6:1 · STATE 10.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
52%
243 students
DISTRICT 44% · STATE 58%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other middle schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 152 | 33% |
| Grade 7 | 155 | 33% |
| Grade 8 | 159 | 34% |
Student demographics
70%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 61% · STATE 72% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
CIRCLEVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL→PINE BUSH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Based on grade levels within PINE BUSH CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
NYS Assessments 2024-25 . % Proficient (Level 3 + Level 4)English Language Arts
53.0%
NY avg 58.3% . +7.0pp since 2023
Math
49.8%
NY avg 57.4% . +3.2pp since 2023
What this means: On the NYS Assessments, New York's statewide test, about 53 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 50 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all New York schools, those numbers are about 58 and 57. Reading and writing scores are up about 7 points since 2023, while math scores are up about 3 points.
NYS Assessments results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 53.0% | 49.8% |
| 2023-24 | 46.0% | 46.7% |
% Proficient (Level 3 + Level 4), all students and all tested grades.
Source: NYS Assessments. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
56.6%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
55.8%
based on NY schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
+0.8pp
above demographic expectation
What this means: About 57% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 56% typical for New York schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations measures results against demographically similar schools rather than by raw scores, and this school falls within the typical range, neither among New York's top nor bottom 10%.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
Schools most like CIRCLEVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL
CIRCLEVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL's state test result (56.6% proficient) is higher than 5 of the 5 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| CIRCLEVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL this school | 466 | 52.1% | 56.6% |
| HIGHLAND FALLS INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL HIGHLAND FALLS | 334 | 51.8% | 52.6% |
| OREGON MIDDLE SCHOOL MEDFORD | 545 | 52.1% | 43.8% |
| ROMBOUT MIDDLE SCHOOL BEACON | 592 | 43.9% | 47.2% |
| HAVILAND MIDDLE SCHOOL HYDE PARK | 757 | 48.1% | 54.8% |
| JACK ABRAMS STEM MAGNET SCHOOL HUNTINGTON STATION | 438 | 44.3% | 49.7% |
Matched among New York middle schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where CIRCLEVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL ranks
Among middle schools| Measure | This school | In New York | In Orange County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 56.6% | #314 of 766 | #7 of 16 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 49.8% | #507 of 768 ▲ 9 | #13 of 16 ▼ 1 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 53.0% | #299 of 768 ▲ 39 | #6 of 16 no change |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 466 | #381 of 796 | #14 of 16 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 10.4:1 | #357 of 683 | #7 of 16 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 70.1% | #59 of 688 | #1 of 16 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 52.1% | #397 of 773 | #5 of 16 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -9.2% | #338 of 524 | #7 of 12 |
Ranked against other public middle schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
466
-48 (-9%) vs 2020
-39% since 1990-91, when it was 769
Student : Teacher
10.4:1
was 12.2:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 466 | 44.7 | 10.4:1 | 52% (243) |
| 2023-24 | 455 | 45.6 | 10.0:1 | 58% (265) |
| 2022-23 | 450 | 41.7 | 10.8:1 | 63% (282) |
| 2020-21 | 514 | 42 | 12.2:1 | 62% (318) |
| 2017-18 | 513 | 40 | 12.8:1 | 53% (271) |
| 2015-16 | 514 | 38 | 13.5:1 | 54% (278) |
| 2010-11 | 595 | 45 | 13.2:1 | 38% (226) |
| 2000-01 | 596 | 43 | 13.9:1 | 22% (131) |
| 1990-91 | 769 | 49 | 15.7:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for CIRCLEVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL.
About CIRCLEVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL
CIRCLEVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL is the name of a medium-sized middle school in CIRCLEVILLE, New York. The school serves 466 students in grades 6 through 8 in 2024-25.
Federal data list 7 schools in PINE BUSH CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT, with 4,710 students enrolled.
Enrollment at CIRCLEVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL is mixed, with White students the largest group at 36%. Beyond that, enrollment is 35% Hispanic, 21% Black, 4% Asian, and 4% multiracial. In Orange County overall, about 62% of residents are White. By the diversity index, CIRCLEVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL comes in at 70%.
The school employs the equivalent of 44.7 full-time teachers, for a ratio of 10.4:1. Middle schools in New York average about 10.3:1, a similar figure. The free or reduced-price lunch rate at CIRCLEVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL is 52%.
Measured against New York public middle schools, CIRCLEVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL receives a B. The grade weighs proficiency most heavily, then how results compare with what the school's low-income share predicts, then the three-year change.
After adjusting for student poverty, CIRCLEVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL lands between the top and bottom 10% of New York schools. Its average proficiency rate on state tests is 56.6%; the prediction is 55.8%.
In the county around the school, Orange County, median household income is about $97,178, 33% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 9% of residents live below the federal poverty line. CIRCLEVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL is among the 82 public schools in Orange County.
The closest public school, PAKANASINK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, is less than a tenth of a mile from CIRCLEVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL. Around the school, 5 other public schools are within five miles. On state test proficiency, CIRCLEVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL ranks 2nd in a group of 9 nearby schools.
Federal records code the school's setting as Rural: Fringe.
A comparison of 2020-21 and 2024-25 shows enrollment down 9%, from 514 to 466. The ratio of students to teachers went from 12.2:1 to 10.4:1 over the same years.
Topics for discussion here include school safety, transportation, and start times. Anyone with firsthand experience at this school can post or comment.
Orange County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
406,616
Census ACS
Median income
$97,178
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
33%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
82
57,122 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in PINE BUSH CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
- PINE BUSH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 1,562 students
- PINE BUSH ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 648 students
- CRISPELL MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 614 students
- E J RUSSELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 524 students
- CIRCLEVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 484 students
- PAKANASINK ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 412 students
Other schools in CIRCLEVILLE
- CIRCLEVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 484 students
- PAKANASINK ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 412 students
Other Circleville Middle schools
One other US public school is named Circleville Middle. CIRCLEVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL is the 2nd largest of the 2.
- Circleville Middle SchoolCircleville, OH · 476 students
Nearby schools
- PAKANASINK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL0.0 mi · 412
- CIRCLEVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL0.3 mi · 484
- MIDDLETOWN HIGH SCHOOL4.7 mi · 2,495
- PRESIDENTIAL PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL4.8 mi · 1,225
- MIDDLETOWN TWIN TOWERS MIDDLE SCHOOL4.9 mi · 820
- WILLIAM A CARTER SCHOOL5.1 mi · 746
Frequently asked questions
About CIRCLEVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOLHow many students attend CIRCLEVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL?
CIRCLEVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL enrolls approximately 466 students in grades 06-08.
What grades does CIRCLEVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL serve?
CIRCLEVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL serves grades 06-08.
What is the student-teacher ratio at CIRCLEVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL?
The student-to-teacher ratio at CIRCLEVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL is approximately 10.4:1 (45 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at CIRCLEVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL?
At CIRCLEVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL, the student body is approximately 36% White, 35% Hispanic, 21% Black, 4% Asian, 4% Two or more.
Is CIRCLEVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL public or private?
CIRCLEVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public K-12 school, overseen by PINE BUSH CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.