Central Park Middle School
Schenectady, NY · Schenectady City School District
Regular public school · Grades 6-8 · City, small
421st of 781 New York middle schools statewide · better than 46%▲ Improving
421 ELM ST, Schenectady, NY 12304
(518)370-8250NCES ID 362601006117Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 584 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2009, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 11.7% | 28.3% | ▲ 16.6 pts | |
| Black | 32.3% | 27.2% | ▼ 5.1 pts | |
| Hispanic | 9.4% | 20.0% | ▲ 10.6 pts | |
| White | 46.4% | 14.9% | ▼ 31.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 9.6% | ▲ 9.6 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 2009. 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 $259K in zip 12304 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 Central Park Middle School
- #418Mont Pleasant Middle SchoolSchenectady City School District · 1.2 mi away418th of 781
ELA 19% ▼4 · Math 82% ▲5Compare - #128Van Antwerp Middle SchoolNiskayuna Central School District · 1.2 mi away128th of 781
ELA 70% ▲47 · Math 79% ▲2Compare - #761Oneida Middle SchoolSchenectady City School District · 1.3 mi away761st of 781
ELA 27% ▲4 · Math 16% ▼61Compare - #52Iroquois Middle SchoolNiskayuna Central School District · 2.7 mi away52nd of 781
ELA 68% ▲45 · Math 100% ▲23Compare - #198Draper Middle SchoolRotterdam-Mohonasen Central School District · 2.9 mi away198th of 781
ELA 39% ▲16 · Math 100% ▲23Compare - #108Scotia-Glenville Middle SchoolScotia-Glenville Central School District · 3.9 mi away108th of 781
ELA 55% ▲32 · Math 100% ▲23Compare - #118Lisha Kill Middle SchoolSouth Colonie Central School District · 4.7 mi away118th of 781
ELA 51% ▲28 · Math 100% ▲23Compare - #592Schalmont Middle SchoolSchalmont Central School District · 5.3 mi away592nd of 781
ELA 37% ▲14 · Math 43% ▼34Compare
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.