Serving 719 students in grades 6-8, Richard H O'rourke Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% 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: 719 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 69% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 82% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Richard H O'rourke Middle School's student population of 719 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 73 teachers has grown by 37% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
719 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
73 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
School Rankings
Richard H O'rourke Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Richard H O'rourke Middle School is 0.19, 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
#973 out of 4346 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
3%
30%
Black
1%
16%
White
90%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 Richard H O'rourke Middle School's ranking?
Richard H O'rourke Middle School is ranked #973 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Richard H O'rourke Middle School often compared to?
Richard H O'rourke Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ballston Spa Middle School, Maple Avenue Middle School, Oliver W Winch Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Richard H O'rourke Middle School?
719 students attend Richard H O'rourke Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Richard H O'rourke Middle School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Richard H O'rourke Middle School?
Richard H O'rourke Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Richard H O'rourke Middle School offer ?
Richard H O'rourke Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Richard H O'rourke Middle School part of?
Richard H O'rourke Middle School is part of Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Central School District.
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