Central Park Middle School
Schenectady, NY · Schenectady City School District · Grades 6-8
421st of 781 New York middle schools statewide · better than 46%▲ Improving
Central Park Middle School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Central Park Middle School 421st 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 46% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 12th in 2019 to 46th in 2025 — improving.
Central Park Middle School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Central Park Middle School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 584 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 17.9% | 28.3% | ▲ 10.4 pts | |
| Black | 33.2% | 27.2% | ▼ 6.0 pts | |
| Hispanic | 12.7% | 20.0% | ▲ 7.3 pts | |
| White | 33.8% | 14.9% | ▼ 18.9 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.8% | 9.6% | ▲ 7.8 pts |
Homes near Central Park Middle School
Typical home value $259K in zip 12304 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Central Park Middle School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 5Mont Pleasant Middle SchoolSchenectady City School District · 1.2 mi away418th of 781
ELA 19% · Math 82% - 9Van Antwerp Middle SchoolNiskayuna Central School District · 1.2 mi away128th of 781
ELA 70% · Math 79% - 1Oneida Middle SchoolSchenectady City School District · 1.3 mi away761st of 781
ELA 27% · Math 16% - 10Iroquois Middle SchoolNiskayuna Central School District · 2.7 mi away52nd of 781
ELA 68% · Math 100% - 8Draper Middle SchoolRotterdam-Mohonasen Central School District · 2.9 mi away198th of 781
ELA 39% · Math 100% - 9Scotia-Glenville Middle SchoolScotia-Glenville Central School District · 3.9 mi away108th of 781
ELA 55% · Math 100% - 9Lisha Kill Middle SchoolSouth Colonie Central School District · 4.7 mi away118th of 781
ELA 51% · Math 100% - 3Schalmont Middle SchoolSchalmont Central School District · 5.3 mi away592nd of 781
ELA 37% · Math 43%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Central Park Middle School in?
Central Park Middle School is part of the Schenectady City School District district in Schenectady, New York.
Is Central Park Middle School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Central Park Middle School 421st of 781 New York middle schools (better than 46% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of Central Park Middle School?
Asian 28%, Black 27%, Hispanic 20%, White 15% (584 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Central Park Middle School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 12304 is $259K 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.