Overview
CENTRAL PARK MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in SCHENECTADY, New York. The school enrolls 600 students. It is part of the SCHENECTADY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against New York state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
9.2:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
76% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictSCHENECTADY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
County36093
CitySCHENECTADY
ZIP12304
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID362601006117
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment600
White0.1%
Hispanic / Latino20.7%
Black / African American25.6%
Asian24.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native18.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races9.9%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %76%
State Avg58%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)