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A A Kingston Middle School in Potsdam, NY
(05-08 • Public • Regular School)

City-data.com school rating (using weighted test average as compared to other schools in New York) from 0 (worst) to 100 (best) is 56
Address
 29 LEROY ST
Potsdam, NY 13676
Telephone
(315) 265-2000
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Website
http://www.potsdam.k12.ny.us
City-data.com school rating
56
Students
401
Classroom Teachers (FTE)
23.0
National School Lunch
Program (NSLP) Status
Yes, participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Free lunch eligible students
125
Reduced-price lunch
eligible students
18
School district
POTSDAM CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Charter school
No
Title I status
Title I schoolwide school
Magnet School Indicator
No
Shared Time Indicator
No
Adult education offered
No

Ratings

This school rating compared to other nearby schools ratings:
POTSDAM SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL (0.1 miles):

77
NORWOOD-NORFOLK SCHOOL (6.8 miles):

72
LAWRENCE AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (0.1 miles):

63
PARISHVILLE-HOPKINTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (8.9 miles):

62
PARISHVILLE-HOPKINTON JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL (8.9 miles):

60
A A Kingston Middle School:

56
COLTON-PIERREPONT CENTRAL SCHOOL (8.3 miles):

50
NORWOOD-NORFOLK MIDDLE SCHOOL (6.9 miles):

24
NORWOOD-NORFOLK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (6.9 miles):

21
A A Kingston Middle School rating compared to average state, county and city schools ratings:
New York:

50
St. Lawrence County:

43
Potsdam:

65
A A Kingston Middle School:

56

Students & Teachers


Total enrollment:
Enrollment in 2016: 401
Enrollment in 2015: 388
Enrollment in 2014: 384
Enrollment in 2013: 361
Enrollment in 2012: 355
Enrollment in 2011: 358
Enrollment in 2010: 386
Enrollment in 2009: 425
Enrollment in 2008: 450
Enrollment in 2007: 440
Enrollment in 2006: 452
Enrollment in 2005: 442
Enrollment in 2004: 455
Enrollment in 2003: 473
Enrollment in 2002: 484
Enrollment in 2001: 512
Enrollment in 2000: 548
Enrollment in 1999: 557

A A Kingston Middle School - Historical enrollment


Enrollment by grade, gender and race:
(Note: Details may not add to totals. School year: 2015-2016)
GradeG05G06G07G08UGTotal
All students9210996995401
Female students374950392177
Male students556046603224
Asian students3542 - 14
Hispanic students32 - 1 - 6
Black students1323 - 9
White students859789925368
Two or More Races students - 211 - 4

Enrollment by grade:
5th grade enrollment: 92
6th grade enrollment: 109
7th grade enrollment: 96
8th grade enrollment: 99
Ungraded enrollment: 5

A A Kingston Middle School - Historical enrollment by grade


Enrollment by gender:
(State average from 6,131 schools)
Female enrollment: 177 (44.1%)
School:

44.1%
New York:

51.1%
Male enrollment: 224 (55.9%)
Here:

55.9%
New York:

47.5%

A A Kingston Middle School - Historical enrollment by gender


Enrollment by race/ethnicity:
(State average from 1,352 schools)
Asian enrollment: 14 (3.5%)
A A Kingston Middle School:

3.5%
State:

4.6%
Hispanic enrollment: 6 (1.5%)
A A Kingston Middle School:

1.5%
State:

9.2%
Black enrollment: 9 (2.2%)
Here:

2.2%
State:

12.0%
White enrollment: 368 (91.8%)
A A Kingston Middle School:

91.8%
State:

55.1%
Two or More Races enrollment: 4 (1.0%)
A A Kingston Middle School:

1.0%
State:

2.9%

A A Kingston Middle School - Historical enrollment by race/ethnicity


Lunch Program Eligibility:
(State average from 4,921 schools)
Free/reduced-price lunch eligible students: 143 (35.7%)
A A Kingston Middle School:

35.7%
New York:

52.7%
Free lunch eligible students: 125 (31.2%)
A A Kingston Middle School:

31.2%
New York:

45.4%
Reduced-price lunch eligible students: 18 (4.5%)
School:

4.5%
State:

4.8%

A A Kingston Middle School - Lunch Program Eligibility


Average Class Size:
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Average Class Size:
  • Grade 8 English: 19
  • Grade 8 Mathematics: 19
  • Grade 8 Science: 21
  • Grade 8 Social Studies: 21

Teachers and support:
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Classroom Teachers (FTE): 23

Number of FTE teachers in their first year of teaching: 1
Number of FTE teachers in their second year of teaching: 2
Number of FTE school counselors: 1
Number of FTE teachers who were absent more than 10 school days during the school years: 20
Number of FTE nurses: 1
Number of FTE psychologists: 1

Student/Teacher Ratio
School:

17.4
State:

14.0
Number of teachers with fewer than three years of teaching experience: 1
Number of teachers with Master's Degree plus 30 hours or doctorate: 11

Total number of classes taught: 123
Number of classes taught by teachers without appropriate certification: 5


Number of full-time principals: 3
Number of full-time professional staff other than teachers, principals, and asst principals: 2

A A Kingston Middle School - Teachers (FTE) and pupil/teacher ratio


School Expenditures:
Salary Expenditures for Total Personnel Funded with State and Local Funds: $1,868,076
  • Full-time Equivalency Count of Teachers: 24.8 (Salary Expenditures: $1,486,835)
  • Full-time Equivalency Count of Instructional Aides: 4 (Salary Expenditures: $65,882)
  • Full-time Equivalency Count of Support Services Staff: 4.5 (Salary Expenditures: $233,610)
  • Full-time Equivalency Count of School Administration Staff: 1 (Salary Expenditures: $81,749)
Salary Expenditures for Non-Personnel Funded with State and Local Funds: $195,593
Salary Expenditures for Total Personnel Funded with Federal, State, and Local Funds,: $2,106,345
  • Salary Expenditures for Teachers: $1,486,835
  • Full-time Equivalency Count of Instructional Aides: 4 (Salary Expenditures: $65,882)
  • Full-time Equivalency Count of Support Services Staff: 4.5 (Salary Expenditures: $233,610)
  • Full-time Equivalency Count of School Administration Staff: 4 (Salary Expenditures: $313,169)
Salary Expenditures for Non-Personnel Funded with Federal, State, and Local Funds: $1,139,362

Limited English Proficiency:
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Students Enrolled in LEP Programs: 4 (all male)
  • Hispanic: 2
  • Asian: 2
  • Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA): 2

Students with disabilities:
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Students with Disabilities (IDEA): Students with intellectual disabilities; hearing impairment, including deafness; speech or language impairment; visual impairment, including blindness; serious emotional disturbance; orthopedic impairment; autism; traumatic brain injury; developmental delay; other health impairment; specific learning disability; deaf-blindness; or multiple disabilities and who, by reason thereof, receive special education and related services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) according to an Individualized Education Program, Individual Family Service Plan, or service plan. The "Students with Disabilities (IDEA)" column in the survey items always refers to students with disabilities who receive special education and related services under IDEA.

Students with Disabilities (Section 504 only): Students with a disability, who receive related aids and services solely under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and not under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The "Section 504 only" column in the survey items always refers to students with disabilities who receive related aids and services under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and not under IDEA.
Students with disabilities served under IDEA: 95 (male: 70, female: 25)
  • White: 95 (male: 70, female: 25)
Students with disabilities served under Section 504: 19 (male: 11, female: 8)
  • White: 19 (male: 11, female: 8)

Statewide Student Assessments


Grades 3-8 New York State Testing Program Assessments:
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(State average from 2,304 schools)
The grades 3-8 English Language Arts (ELA) and mathematics assessments measure the higher learning standards that were adopted by the State Board of Regents in 2010, which more accurately reflect students' progress toward college and career readiness.
5th Grade:

    ELA Mean Score (5th Grade)

  • All304
  • Males296
  • Females313
  • IDEA271
ELA students tested with valid scores: 93
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 304

ELA Students scoring proficient and above:

33%
New York:

35%

Students scoring at Level 1: 30%
Students scoring at Level 2: 38%
Students scoring at Level 3: 23%
Students scoring at Level 4: 10%

30%
38%
23%
10%

    MATH Mean Score (5th Grade)

  • All315
  • Males311
  • Females319
  • IDEA279
Math students tested with valid scores: 91
Computed mean of student Math scores: 315

Math Students scoring proficient and above:

44%
New York:

43%

Students scoring at Level 1: 23%
Students scoring at Level 2: 33%
Students scoring at Level 3: 32%
Students scoring at Level 4: 12%

23%
33%
32%
12%
6th Grade:

    ELA Mean Score (6th Grade)

  • All300
  • Males298
  • Females304
  • White301
  • IDEA253
ELA students tested with valid scores: 71
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 300

ELA Students scoring proficient and above:

32%
New York:

30%

Students scoring at Level 1: 31%
Students scoring at Level 2: 37%
Students scoring at Level 3: 15%
Students scoring at Level 4: 17%

31%
37%
15%
17%

    MATH Mean Score (6th Grade)

  • All306
  • Males309
  • Females303
  • White307
  • IDEA261
Math students tested with valid scores: 74
Computed mean of student Math scores: 306

Math Students scoring proficient and above:

34%
State:

38%

Students scoring at Level 1: 19%
Students scoring at Level 2: 47%
Students scoring at Level 3: 19%
Students scoring at Level 4: 15%

19%
47%
19%
15%
7th Grade:

    ELA Mean Score (7th Grade)

  • All317
  • Males313
  • Females321
  • White317
  • IDEA288
ELA students tested with valid scores: 86
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 317

ELA Students scoring proficient and above:

49%
State:

39%

Students scoring at Level 1: 8%
Students scoring at Level 2: 43%
Students scoring at Level 3: 36%
Students scoring at Level 4: 13%

8%
43%
36%
13%

    MATH Mean Score (7th Grade)

  • All314
  • Males312
  • Females317
  • White314
  • IDEA277
Math students tested with valid scores: 86
Computed mean of student Math scores: 314

Math Students scoring proficient and above:

46%
State:

34%

Students scoring at Level 1: 22%
Students scoring at Level 2: 33%
Students scoring at Level 3: 33%
Students scoring at Level 4: 13%

22%
33%
33%
13%
8th Grade:

    ELA Mean Score (8th Grade)

  • All309
  • Males301
  • Females317
  • White309
  • IDEA263
ELA students tested with valid scores: 87
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 309

ELA Students scoring proficient and above:

52%
State:

43%

Students scoring at Level 1: 23%
Students scoring at Level 2: 25%
Students scoring at Level 3: 36%
Students scoring at Level 4: 16%

23%
25%
36%
16%

    MATH Mean Score (8th Grade)

  • All305
  • Males298
  • Females311
  • White303
  • IDEA248
Math students tested with valid scores: 78
Computed mean of student Math scores: 305

Math Students scoring proficient and above:

41%
New York:

18%

Students scoring at Level 1: 24%
Students scoring at Level 2: 35%
Students scoring at Level 3: 31%
Students scoring at Level 4: 10%

24%
35%
31%
10%

    SCI Mean Score (8th Grade)

  • All73
  • Males72
  • Females75
  • White73
  • IDEA60
Science students tested with valid scores: 65
Computed mean of student Science scores: 73

Science Students scoring proficient and above:

75%
State:

57%

Students scoring at Level 1: 3%
Students scoring at Level 2: 22%
Students scoring at Level 3: 55%
Students scoring at Level 4: 20%

3%
22%
55%
20%

Regents Examination:
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(State average from 2,072 schools)
Regents Examinations are achievement tests that are aligned with New York State's Learning Standards. Prepared by teacher examination committees and Department subject and testing specialists, Regents Examinations provide schools with a basis for evaluating the quality of instruction and learning that have taken place. They are used by school personnel to identify major learning goals, offering both teachers and students a guide to important understandings, skills, and concepts. The examinations also provide students, parents, counselors, administrators, college admissions officers, and employers with objective and easily understood achievement information for use in making sound educational and vocational decisions. Passing scores on the Regents Examinations in English, mathematics, science, and social studies satisfy the State testing requirements for a high school diploma.

A A Kingston Middle School - % Scroring 55 and above in Regents Examination

Integrated Algebra (Common Core):
Students tested with valid scores: 8
Number of students tested scoring Level 4 (79-84): 1 (13%)
Number of students tested scoring Level 5 (85-100): 7 (88%)

Percentage of students scoring 55 and above:

101%
New York:

93%

13%
88%

Accountability


Adequate Yearly Progress:
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(State average from 3,754 schools)
Elementary/Middle-Level Science:

    Elementary/Middle-Level Science - Performance Index (PI)

  • All179
  • Males176
  • Females182
  • White180
Made AYP: Yes
Met the participation criterion: Yes
Met the performance criterion: Yes

Students enrolled during the test administration period: 99
Percent of enrolled students with valid test scores: 88%

Performance Index (PI):

179
New York:

174
Effective Annual Measurable Objective (EAMO): 178
Elementary/Middle-Level Math:

    Elementary/Middle-Level Math - Performance Index (PI)

  • All120
  • Males113
  • Females128
  • White118
  • IDEA46
Made AYP: No
Met the participation criterion: No
Met the performance criterion: Yes

Students enrolled during the test administration period: 787
Percent of enrolled students with valid test scores: 81%

Performance Index (PI):

120
State:

114
Effective Annual Measurable Objective (EAMO): 103
Elementary/Middle-Level ELA:

    Elementary/Middle-Level ELA - Performance Index (PI)

  • All119
  • Males103
  • Females139
  • White119
  • IDEA43
Made AYP: No
Met the participation criterion: No
Met the performance criterion: Yes

Students enrolled during the test administration period: 787
Percent of enrolled students with valid test scores: 84%

Performance Index (PI):

119
State:

113
Effective Annual Measurable Objective (EAMO): 105

Health & Safety


Harassment & Bullying:
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(State average from 1,117 schools)
An allegation is a claim or assertion that someone has done something wrong or illegal, typically made without proof.

Harassment or bullying on the basis of sex includes sexual harassment or bullying and gender-based harassment or bullying. Sexual harassment or bullying is unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature, such as unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal, nonverbal, or physical conduct of a sexual nature. Gender-based harassment or bullying is nonsexual intimidation or abusive behavior toward a student based on the student's actual or perceived sex, including harassment based on gender identity, gender expression, and nonconformity with gender stereotypes. Harassing conduct may take many forms, including verbal acts and name-calling, as well as non-verbal behavior, such as graphic and written statements, or conduct that is physically threatening, harmful or humiliating. The conduct can be carried out by school employees, other students, and non-employee third parties. Both male and female students can be victims of harassment or bullying on the basis of sex, and the harasser or bully and the victim can be of the same sex. Bullying on the basis of sex constitutes sexual harassment.

Harassment or bullying on the basis of race, color, or national origin refers to intimidation or abusive behavior toward a student based on actual or perceived race, color or national origin. Harassing conduct may take many forms, including verbal acts and name-calling, as well as non-verbal behavior, such as graphic and written statements, or conduct that is physically threatening, harmful or humiliating. The conduct can be carried out by school employees, other students, and non-employee third parties. Bullying on the basis of race, color, or national origin constitutes racial harassment.
Allegations of harassment or bullying on the basis of sex: 1
Allegations of harassment or bullying on the basis of sex per 1,000 students
A A Kingston Middle School:

2.5
State:

5.3
Students reported as harassed or bullied on the basis of sex: 2 (all female)
  • White: 2
Students disciplined for bullying or harassment on the basis of sex: 2 (all male)
  • White: 2
  • Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA): 2

Allegations of harassment or bullying on the basis of race, color, or national origin: 1
Allegations of harassment or bullying on the basis of race, color, or national origin per 1,000 students
A A Kingston Middle School:

2.5
State:

4.0
Students reported as harassed or bullied on the basis of race, color, or national origin: 2 (all male)
  • Two or More Races: 2
Students disciplined for bullying or harassment on the basis of race, color, or national origin: 2 (all female)
  • White: 2


Chronic Student Absenteeismt:
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(State average from 3,050 schools)
A chronically absent student is a student who is absent 15 or more school days during the school year. A student is absent if he or she is not physically on school grounds and is not participating in instruction or instruction - related activities at an approved off-grounds location for at least half the school day. Each day that a student is absent for 50 percent or more of the school day should be counted. Any day that a student is absent for less than 50 percent of the school day should not be counted. The number of absences is based on the total number of school days absent. Chronically absent students include students who are absent for any reason(e.g., illness, suspension, the need to care for a family member), regardless of whether absences are excused or unexcused.

    Chronic Student Absenteeism

  • American Indian2
  • White43
  • IDEA16
  • 5042
Chronic Student Absenteeism: 45 (male: 34, female: 11)
  • American Indian / Alaska Native: 2 (all male)
  • White: 43 (male: 32, female: 11)
  • Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA): 16 (male: 14, female: 2)
  • Section 504: 2 (all male)
Chronic Student Absenteeism per 1,000 students
Here:

112.2
New York:

179.4

Suspensions:
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(State average from 569 schools)
Out-of-school suspension
  • For students with disabilities served under IDEA : Out-of-school suspension is an instance in which a child is temporarily removed from his/her regular school for at least half a day for disciplinary purposes to another setting (e.g., home, behavior center).Out-of-school suspensions include both removals in which no individualized family service plan(IFSP) or individualized education plan(IEP) services are provided because the removal is 10 days or less as well as removals in which the child continues to receive services according to his/her IFSP or IEP.
  • For students without disabilities and students with disabilities served solely under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act : Out-of-school suspension is an instance in which a child is temporarily removed from his / her regular school for at least half a day(but less than the remainder of the school year) for disciplinary purposes to another setting(e.g., home, behavior center).Out-of-school suspensions include removals in which no educational services are provided, and removals in which educational services are provided(e.g., school-provided at home instruction or tutoring).
In-school suspension is an instance in which a child is temporarily removed from his or her regular classroom(s) for at least half a day for disciplinary purposes, but remains under the direct supervision of school personnel. Direct supervision means school personnel are physically in the same location as students under their supervision.
School days missed due to out-of-school suspension: 5 (all male)
  • White: 5
  • Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA): 3
Instances of out-of-school suspension (Students without disabilities): 2

Instances of out-of-school suspension per 1,000 students (Students without disabilities)
School:

5.0
State:

50.9
Students without disabilities receiving one or more in-school suspension: 5 (all male)
  • White: 5
Students without disabilities receiving only one out-of-school suspension: 2 (all male)
  • White: 2
Instances of out-of-school suspension (Students with disabilities): 1

Instances of out-of-school suspension per 1,000 students (Students with disabilities)
A A Kingston Middle School:

2.5
New York:

29.4
Students with disabilities receiving one or more in-school suspension: 2 (all male)
  • White: 2
Students with disabilities receiving only one out-of-school suspension: 2 (all male)
  • White: 2

Classes & Courses


Algebra I:
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(State average from 623 schools)
Algebra I is a (college-preparatory) course that includes the study of properties and operations of the real number system; evaluating rational algebraic expressions; solving and graphing first degree equations and inequalities; translating word problems into equations; operations with and factoring of polynomials; and solving simple quadratic equations. Algebra I is a foundation course leading to higher-level mathematics courses, including Geometry and Algebra II.
8th grade student enrollment in Algebra I: 24 (male: 11, female: 13)
  • Black: 2 (all female)
  • White: 22 (male: 11, female: 11)
8th grade studenst who passed Algebra I: 20 (male: 10, female: 10)
  • White: 20 (male: 10, female: 10)
Percent of 8th grade students who passed
Here:

83.3%
New York:

87.1%

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