J William Leary Junior High School
Massena, NY · Massena Central School District · Grades 7-8
342nd of 781 New York middle schools statewide · better than 56%▲ Improving
J William Leary Junior High School ranking
SchoolRow ranks J William Leary Junior High School 342nd 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 56% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 39th in 2019 to 56th in 2025 — improving.
J William Leary Junior High School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
J William Leary Junior High School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 380 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 79.7% | 81.3% | ▲ 1.6 pts | |
| American Indian | 14.8% | 16.3% | ▲ 1.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.4% | 1.1% | ▲ 0.7 pts | |
| Hispanic | 2.0% | 0.5% | ▼ 1.5 pts | |
| Black | 0.9% | 0.5% | ▼ 0.4 pts | |
| Asian | 0.9% | 0.3% | ▼ 0.6 pts |
Homes near J William Leary Junior High School
Typical home value $122K in zip 13662 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near J William Leary Junior High School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 4St Lawrence Middle SchoolBrasher Falls Central School District · 10.6 mi away516th of 781
ELA 34% · Math 55% - 4Norwood-Norfolk Middle SchoolNorwood-Norfolk Central School District · 11.3 mi away498th of 781
ELA 43% · Math 48% - 6A A Kingston Middle SchoolPotsdam Central School District · 17.5 mi away360th of 781
ELA 60% · Math 50% - 1Salmon River Middle SchoolSalmon River Central School District · 18.5 mi away776th of 781
ELA 15% · Math 11% - 9J M Mckenney Middle SchoolCanton Central School District · 25.7 mi away113th of 781
ELA 52% · Math 100%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is J William Leary Junior High School in?
J William Leary Junior High School is part of the Massena Central School District district in Massena, New York.
Is J William Leary Junior High School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks J William Leary Junior High School 342nd of 781 New York middle schools (better than 56% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of J William Leary Junior High School?
White 81%, American Indian 16%, Two or more races 1% (380 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near J William Leary Junior High School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 13662 is $122K 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.