Serving 252 students in grades 6-8, Dryden 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 27% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower 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 16% 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: 252 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dryden Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Dryden Middle School's student population of 252 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
252 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
School Rankings
Dryden 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 Dryden Middle School is 0.29, 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
#3507 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
7%
30%
Black
1%
16%
White
84%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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 Dryden Middle School's ranking?
Dryden Middle School is ranked #3507 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Dryden Middle School often compared to?
Dryden Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Boynton Middle School, Lansing Middle School, Dewitt Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Dryden Middle School?
252 students attend Dryden Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Dryden Middle School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dryden Middle School?
Dryden Middle School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Dryden Middle School offer ?
Dryden Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Dryden Middle School part of?
Dryden Middle School is part of Dryden Central School District.
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