Serving 680 students in grades 6-8, Draper 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 29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 680 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Draper Middle School's student population of 680 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
680 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
School Rankings
Draper 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 Draper Middle School is 0.53, 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
#2741 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
10%
Hispanic
12%
30%
Black
5%
16%
White
67%
40%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Draper Middle School's ranking?
Draper Middle School is ranked #2741 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Draper Middle School often compared to?
Draper Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Farnsworth Middle School, Schalmont Middle School, Bethlehem Central Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Draper Middle School?
680 students attend Draper Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Draper Middle School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Draper Middle School?
Draper Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Draper Middle School offer ?
Draper Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Draper Middle School part of?
Draper Middle School is part of Rotterdam-Mohonasen Central School District.
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