Gowana Middle School
Clifton Park, NY · Shenendehowa Central School District · Grades 6-8
82nd of 781 New York middle schools statewide · better than 90%· Stable
Gowana Middle School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Gowana Middle School 82nd 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 90% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 94th in 2019 to 90th in 2025.
Gowana Middle School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Gowana Middle School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 745 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.8% | 80.3% | ▼ 11.5 pts | |
| Asian | 2.5% | 7.0% | ▲ 4.5 pts | |
| Hispanic | 2.8% | 5.5% | ▲ 2.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.6% | 5.5% | ▲ 4.9 pts | |
| Black | 2.0% | 1.7% | ▼ 0.3 pts |
Homes near Gowana Middle School
Typical home value $487K in zip 12065 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Gowana Middle School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 9Acadia Middle SchoolShenendehowa Central School District · 0.1 mi away100th of 781
ELA 75% · Math 82% - 9Koda Middle SchoolShenendehowa Central School District · 0.1 mi away104th of 781
ELA 73% · Math 83% - 10Iroquois Middle SchoolNiskayuna Central School District · 5.5 mi away52nd of 781
ELA 68% · Math 100% - 8Richard H O'rourke Middle SchoolBurnt Hills-Ballston Lake Central School District · 5.8 mi away164th of 781
ELA 68% · Math 76% - 9Van Antwerp Middle SchoolNiskayuna Central School District · 5.9 mi away128th of 781
ELA 70% · Math 79% - 1Oneida Middle SchoolSchenectady City School District · 6.2 mi away761st of 781
ELA 27% · Math 16% - 5Central Park Middle SchoolSchenectady City School District · 7.1 mi away421st of 781
ELA 23% · Math 77% - 5Mont Pleasant Middle SchoolSchenectady City School District · 8.2 mi away418th of 781
ELA 19% · Math 82%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Gowana Middle School in?
Gowana Middle School is part of the Shenendehowa Central School District district in Clifton Park, New York.
Is Gowana Middle School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Gowana Middle School 82nd of 781 New York middle schools (better than 90% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of Gowana Middle School?
White 80%, Asian 7%, Hispanic 6%, Two or more races 6% (745 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Gowana Middle School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 12065 is $487K 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.