D
Needs Improvement
46/100

Central Park Middle School

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 421 ELM ST, Schenectady, NY 12304
Overall
D
46/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 25% · Math 22% proficient · 17th percentile in New York
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against New York schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

46
Repit Score
out of 100
584
Students
enrolled
9.4:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$27K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%17/100reading 17th percentile, math 16th percentile among New York middle schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%100/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 76% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with New York schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −20 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in New York. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency25% (−31 pts vs. state avg 56%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency22% (−35 pts vs. state avg 57%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the New York state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White37%32%reading -14 pts, math -26 pts18th percentile (list)
Black17%17%reading -13 pts, math -7 pts26th percentile (list)
Hispanic17%17%reading -17 pts, math -14 pts15th percentile (list)
Asian32%27%reading -36 pts, math -47 pts4th percentile (list)
Multiracial25%15%reading -19 pts, math -32 pts15th percentile (list)
Low-income20%16%reading -14 pts, math -18 pts13th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 421 ELM ST
City Schenectady
ZIP Code 12304
District 3626010
NCES School ID 362601006117
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 12304

Understanding the community around Central Park Middle School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $63,349
Per Capita Income $33,898
Poverty Rate 15.6%
Households Earning $100K+ 26.7%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.1%
High School or Higher 85.9%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $152,600
Median Rent $1,057
Owner-Occupied 57.9%
Renter-Occupied 42.1%
View full data for ZIP 12304 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Central Park Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.7%
Female 47.3%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Asian 28.3%
Black 27.2%
Hispanic/Latino 20.0%
White 14.9%
Two or More Races 9.6%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 584
Teachers (FTE) 62.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 9.4:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Central Park Middle School?
Central Park Middle School has a Repit School Score of 46 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Central Park Middle School?
Central Park Middle School has 584 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.4:1.
What grades does Central Park Middle School serve?
Central Park Middle School serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Central Park Middle School receive per student?
Central Park Middle School receives $26,553 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Central Park Middle School in 12304 ▼
Avg Home Value
$265,656
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,368
1-Year Change
+8.0%
% Renters
42.1%

Other Schools in 12304

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026