Homer Junior High School
Homer, NY · Homer Central School District · Grades 6-8
493rd of 781 New York middle schools statewide · better than 37%▼ Declining
Homer Junior High School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Homer Junior High School 493rd 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 37% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 51th in 2019 to 37th in 2025 — declining.
Homer Junior High School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Homer Junior High School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 388 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.9% | 91.5% | ▼ 3.4 pts | |
| Hispanic | 0.8% | 4.1% | ▲ 3.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.8% | 2.8% | ▲ 2.0 pts | |
| Asian | 0.6% | 1.0% | ▲ 0.4 pts | |
| Black | 1.5% | 0.5% | ▼ 1.0 pts |
Homes near Homer Junior High School
Typical home value $227K in zip 13077 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Homer Junior High School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1Randall Middle SchoolCortland City School District · 3.4 mi away709th of 781
ELA 32% · Math 30% - 2Cortland Junior High SchoolCortland City School District · 3.8 mi away654th of 781
ELA 36% · Math 38% - 4Dryden Middle SchoolDryden Central School District · 11.8 mi away492nd of 781
ELA 46% · Math 47% - 6Cincinnatus Middle SchoolCincinnatus Central School District · 16.1 mi away354th of 781
ELA 55% - 9Dewitt Middle SchoolIthaca City School District · 18.5 mi away85th of 781
ELA 61% · Math 99% - 10Boynton Middle SchoolIthaca City School District · 20.4 mi away76th of 781
ELA 62% · Math 100% - 4Tioughnioga Riverside AcademyWhitney Point Central School District · 24 mi away523rd of 781
ELA 42% · Math 46% - 1Clary Middle SchoolSyracuse City School District · 24.4 mi away779th of 781
ELA 13% · Math 8%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Homer Junior High School in?
Homer Junior High School is part of the Homer Central School District district in Homer, New York.
Is Homer Junior High School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Homer Junior High School 493rd of 781 New York middle schools (better than 37% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of Homer Junior High School?
White 92%, Hispanic 4%, Two or more races 3%, Asian 1% (388 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Homer Junior High School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 13077 is $227K 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.