For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 725 students in Philadelphia, NY.
The top ranked public middle school in Philadelphia, NY is Indian River Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Philadelphia, NY public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the New York public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Philadelphia have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public middle school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Philadelphia, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Indian River Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
32735 County Rt 29
Philadelphia, NY 13673
(315) 642-0125
Philadelphia, NY 13673
(315) 642-0125
Grades: 6-8
| 725 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Philadelphia, NY?
The top ranked public middle schools in Philadelphia, NY include Indian River Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Philadelphia?
1 public middle schools are located in Philadelphia.
What is the racial composition of students in Philadelphia?
Philadelphia public middle schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public middle schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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