Cuba-Rushford High School is a public high school located in Cuba, Allegany County, New York, United States, and is the only high school operated by the Cuba-Rushford Central School District.
Serving 159 students in grades 6-8, Cuba-rushford Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 159 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cuba-rushford Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Cuba-rushford Middle School's student population of 159 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 69% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
159 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Colors
Royal blue, Silver
School Rankings
Cuba-rushford Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cuba-rushford Middle School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2190 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)40-44%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
1%
30%
Black
2%
16%
White
94%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: The Rebel
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cuba-rushford Middle School's ranking?
Cuba-rushford Middle School is ranked #2190 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Cuba-rushford Middle School often compared to?
Cuba-rushford Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bolivar-richburg Junior-senior High School, Belfast School, Fillmore Central School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Cuba-rushford Middle School?
159 students attend Cuba-rushford Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Cuba-rushford Middle School students are White, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cuba-rushford Middle School?
Cuba-rushford Middle School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Cuba-rushford Middle School offer ?
Cuba-rushford Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Cuba-rushford Middle School part of?
Cuba-rushford Middle School is part of Cuba-Rushford Central School District.
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