Richard H O'rourke Middle School
Burnt Hills, NY · Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Central School District · Grades 6-8
164th of 781 New York middle schools statewide · better than 79%▼ Declining
Richard H O'rourke Middle School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Richard H O'rourke Middle School 164th of 781 New York middle schools for 2024–25, based on NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate English and Math results — better than 79% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 87th in 2019 to 79th in 2025 — declining.
Richard H O'rourke Middle School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Richard H O'rourke Middle School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 719 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.0% | 90.3% | ▼ 3.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.5% | 4.5% | ▲ 3.0 pts | |
| Hispanic | 1.1% | 3.2% | ▲ 2.1 pts | |
| Black | 0.8% | 1.1% | ▲ 0.3 pts | |
| Asian | 1.6% | 1.0% | ▼ 0.6 pts |
Homes near Richard H O'rourke Middle School
Typical home value $435K in zip 12027 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Richard H O'rourke Middle School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 9Acadia Middle SchoolShenendehowa Central School District · 5.8 mi away100th of 781
ELA 75% · Math 82% - 9Koda Middle SchoolShenendehowa Central School District · 5.8 mi away104th of 781
ELA 73% · Math 83% - 9Gowana Middle SchoolShenendehowa Central School District · 5.8 mi away82nd of 781
ELA 77% · Math 85% - 1Oneida Middle SchoolSchenectady City School District · 6.1 mi away761st of 781
ELA 27% · Math 16% - 9Scotia-Glenville Middle SchoolScotia-Glenville Central School District · 6.1 mi away108th of 781
ELA 55% · Math 100% - 9Ballston Spa Middle SchoolBallston Spa Central School District · 6.4 mi away103rd of 781
ELA 56% · Math 100% - 9Van Antwerp Middle SchoolNiskayuna Central School District · 6.9 mi away128th of 781
ELA 70% · Math 79% - 5Central Park Middle SchoolSchenectady City School District · 7.3 mi away421st of 781
ELA 23% · Math 77%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Richard H O'rourke Middle School in?
Richard H O'rourke Middle School is part of the Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Central School District district in Burnt Hills, New York.
Is Richard H O'rourke Middle School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Richard H O'rourke Middle School 164th of 781 New York middle schools (better than 79% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of Richard H O'rourke Middle School?
White 90%, Two or more races 5%, Hispanic 3%, Black 1% (719 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Richard H O'rourke Middle School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 12027 is $435K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.