New Paltz Middle School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025New Paltz, New York 12561 · New Paltz Central School District
#220 of 785 middle schools in New York
#3572 of 15,369 nationally
About New Paltz Middle School
New Paltz Middle School is a public middle located in New Paltz, in the New Paltz Central School District school district of New York, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 381 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 68.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of middle schools in United States and 220th of 785 ranked middle schools in New York. Its strongest component is students per teacher (98th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (37th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 381.
There are 4 schools in New Paltz; New Paltz Middle School ranks 3rd of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)56%
- Reading proficiency (30%)42%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)26.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)8.1
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for New Paltz Middle School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 381
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 26.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 8.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 42%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 56%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near New Paltz Middle School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Duzine School
New Paltz · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
302 students · 1.6 km away
New Paltz Senior High School
New Paltz · Public high · Grades 9–12
622 students · 2.3 km away
Lenape Elementary School
New Paltz · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
368 students · 4.2 km away
Highland High School
Highland · Public high · Grades 9–12
513 students · 5.9 km away
Highland Middle School
Highland · Public middle · Grades 6–9
348 students · 9.7 km away
Highland Elementary School
Highland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
665 students · 9.8 km away
Rondout Valley High School
Accord · Public high · Grades 9–12
547 students · 12 km away
Rondout Valley Junior High School
Accord · Public middle · Grades 7–8
278 students · 12 km away
Rondout Valley Intermediate School
Accord · Public middle · Grades 4–6
358 students · 12 km away
Little Water Preparatory Charter School
Poughkeepsie · Charter elementary · Grades K–3
202 students · 12 km away
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Chenango Valley Middle School
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Frequently asked questions
Is New Paltz Middle School a good school?
New Paltz Middle School has a Success Index (US) of 68.9 out of 100 (Top 25% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #220 of 785 in New York. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does New Paltz Middle School rank in New York?
New Paltz Middle School ranks #220 of 785 middle schools in New York and #3572 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend New Paltz Middle School?
New Paltz Middle School had 381 students in 2025.
Is New Paltz Middle School a elementary school or a high school?
New Paltz Middle School is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near New Paltz Middle School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of New Paltz Middle School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.