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ONEIDA MIDDLE SCHOOL

1629 ONEIDA ST, SCHENECTADY, NY 12308SCHENECTADY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 0608Non-Charter
616
Students
Total enrolled
$27,153
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
89% vs nat'l
10.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
31% vs nat'l
35/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
31% vs nat'l
Mid-sized public school
Serves 616 students in grades 06–08 in SCHENECTADY, New York.
89% above average funding
District spends $27,153 per pupil, 89% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 35th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

ONEIDA MIDDLE SCHOOL is a large middle in SCHENECTADY, New York, serving grades 06–08 with 616 students. The district invests $27,153 per student — 89% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. A neighborhood opportunity score of 35/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at ONEIDA MIDDLE SCHOOL

616
Total Students
10.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
Free Lunch
58
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (0608) are served by this school
Gender Distribution318 male · 297 female
52%
48%
Male 52%Female 48%
Student Composition
17%
22%
22%
28%
10%
Asian17%
White22%
Hispanic / Latino22%
Black28%
Multiracial10%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 362601006573

Academic Outcomes at ONEIDA MIDDLE SCHOOL

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
35
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 35th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 8th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 12308

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$27,153Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$27,153
State avg
$32,019
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$11,947
Student Support$5,159
Administration$3,258
Operations$4,073
Other$2,715
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $27,153 spent per student, an estimated $12,029 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
59%
21%
State government
58.9%
Local (property tax)
21.2%
Federal programs
19.9%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $27,153/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-median neighborhood opportunity score (35/100) — national median is 50
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location
CountySchenectady County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
Phone: (518)881-3700
NCES ID: 362601006573
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in SCHENECTADY seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

Location
1629 ONEIDA ST, SCHENECTADY, NY 12308
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.