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VAN ANTWERP MIDDLE SCHOOL

PublicRegularGrades 6–8
SCHENECTADY, New York · NISKAYUNA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students442
Student:Teacher10.8:1
Free/Reduced Lunch24%
Title INo
VAN ANTWERP
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 462
442
Total Enrollment
State avg: 58%
24%-34.3pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
10.8:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
6–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level

Overview

VAN ANTWERP MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in SCHENECTADY, New York. The school enrolls 442 students. It is part of the NISKAYUNA CENTRAL 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
10.8:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Serves a relatively affluent student body
24% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 58% state average)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictNISKAYUNA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
County36093
CitySCHENECTADY
ZIP12309
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID362088000304

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment442
White0.2%
Hispanic / Latino5.0%
Black / African American15.2%
Asian6.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native67.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races5.4%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.2%
Hispanic
5.0%
Black
15.2%
Asian
6.5%
Two+
5.4%
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 %24%
State Avg58%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)