Saranac Lake High School is located in the village of Saranac Lake, New York, USA. There are currently about 350 students in grades 9 through 12. It is under the jurisdiction of the Saranac Lake Central School District, whose offices are housed on the ground floor of the auditorium building.
Serving 275 students in grades 6-8, Saranac Lake Middle School ranks in the top 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 50% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher 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 1% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 275 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 1%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Saranac Lake Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Saranac Lake Middle School's student population of 275 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
275 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Year Founded
1901
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Aug 25, 2025
School Mascot
Wildcats
School Rankings
Saranac Lake Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Saranac Lake Middle School is 0.02, 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
#2119 out of 4346 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
n/a
30%
Black
1%
16%
White
99%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wildcats
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Saranac Lake Middle School's ranking?
Saranac Lake Middle School is ranked #2119 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Saranac Lake Middle School?
275 students attend Saranac Lake Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Saranac Lake Middle School students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Saranac Lake Middle School?
Saranac Lake Middle School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Saranac Lake Middle School offer ?
Saranac Lake Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Saranac Lake Middle School part of?
Saranac Lake Middle School is part of Saranac Lake Central School District.
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