Serving 327 students in grades 5-8, Coxsackie-athens 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 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 327 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Coxsackie-athens Middle School's student population of 327 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
327 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Inspiring Extraordinary Success
School Rankings
Coxsackie-athens Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Coxsackie-athens Middle School is 0.27, 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
#3411 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
8%
30%
Black
6%
16%
White
85%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Coxsackie-athens Middle School's ranking?
Coxsackie-athens Middle School is ranked #3411 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Coxsackie-athens Middle School often compared to?
Coxsackie-athens Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Catskill Middle School, Greenville Middle School, Cairo-durham 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 52% NY state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Coxsackie-athens Middle School?
327 students attend Coxsackie-athens Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Coxsackie-athens Middle School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Coxsackie-athens Middle School?
Coxsackie-athens Middle School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Coxsackie-athens Middle School offer ?
Coxsackie-athens Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Coxsackie-athens Middle School part of?
Coxsackie-athens Middle School is part of Coxsackie-Athens Central School District.
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