Richard H O'rourke Middle School
Burnt Hills, NY · Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Central School District
Regular public school · Grades 6-8 · Suburb, large
164th of 781 New York middle schools statewide · better than 79%▼ Declining
173 LAKEHILL RD, Burnt Hills, NY 12027
(518)399-9141NCES ID 360594000383Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 719 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.2% | 90.3% | ▼ 6.9 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 4.5% | ▲ 4.5 pts | |
| Hispanic | 0.0% | 3.2% | ▲ 3.2 pts | |
| Black | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0 pts | |
| Asian | 1.3% | 1.0% | ▼ 0.3 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $435K in zip 12027 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Richard H O'rourke Middle School
- #100Acadia Middle SchoolShenendehowa Central School District · 5.8 mi away100th of 781
ELA 75% ▲7 · Math 82% ▲6Compare - #104Koda Middle SchoolShenendehowa Central School District · 5.8 mi away104th of 781
ELA 73% ▲5 · Math 83% ▲7Compare - #82Gowana Middle SchoolShenendehowa Central School District · 5.8 mi away82nd of 781
ELA 77% ▲9 · Math 85% ▲9Compare - #761Oneida Middle SchoolSchenectady City School District · 6.1 mi away761st of 781
ELA 27% ▼41 · Math 16% ▼60Compare - #108Scotia-Glenville Middle SchoolScotia-Glenville Central School District · 6.1 mi away108th of 781
ELA 55% ▼13 · Math 100% ▲24Compare - #103Ballston Spa Middle SchoolBallston Spa Central School District · 6.4 mi away103rd of 781
ELA 56% ▼12 · Math 100% ▲24Compare - #128Van Antwerp Middle SchoolNiskayuna Central School District · 6.9 mi away128th of 781
ELA 70% ▲2 · Math 79% ▲3Compare - #421Central Park Middle SchoolSchenectady City School District · 7.3 mi away421st of 781
ELA 23% ▼45 · Math 77% ▲1Compare
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.