Draper Middle School
Schenectady, NY · Rotterdam-Mohonasen Central School District · Grades 6-8
198th of 781 New York middle schools statewide · better than 75%▲ Improving
Draper Middle School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Draper Middle School 198th 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 75% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 30th in 2019 to 75th in 2025 — improving.
Draper Middle School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Draper Middle School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 680 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.2% | 67.4% | ▼ 17.8 pts | |
| Hispanic | 4.2% | 11.8% | ▲ 7.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.4% | 8.8% | ▲ 6.4 pts | |
| Black | 3.2% | 5.1% | ▲ 1.9 pts | |
| Asian | 3.2% | 4.0% | ▲ 0.8 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 1.5% | ▲ 1.5 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.1% | 1.5% | ▲ 0.4 pts |
Homes near Draper Middle School
Typical home value $319K in zip 12303 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Draper Middle School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 5Mont Pleasant Middle SchoolSchenectady City School District · 2 mi away418th of 781
ELA 19% · Math 82% - 5Central Park Middle SchoolSchenectady City School District · 2.9 mi away421st of 781
ELA 23% · Math 77% - 3Schalmont Middle SchoolSchalmont Central School District · 3.2 mi away592nd of 781
ELA 37% · Math 43% - 1Oneida Middle SchoolSchenectady City School District · 4 mi away761st of 781
ELA 27% · Math 16% - 9Van Antwerp Middle SchoolNiskayuna Central School District · 4.1 mi away128th of 781
ELA 70% · Math 79% - 9Scotia-Glenville Middle SchoolScotia-Glenville Central School District · 4.6 mi away108th of 781
ELA 55% · Math 100% - 10Iroquois Middle SchoolNiskayuna Central School District · 5 mi away52nd of 781
ELA 68% · Math 100% - 9Lisha Kill Middle SchoolSouth Colonie Central School District · 5.2 mi away118th of 781
ELA 51% · Math 100%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Draper Middle School in?
Draper Middle School is part of the Rotterdam-Mohonasen Central School District district in Schenectady, New York.
Is Draper Middle School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Draper Middle School 198th of 781 New York middle schools (better than 75% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of Draper Middle School?
White 67%, Hispanic 12%, Two or more races 9%, Black 5% (680 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Draper Middle School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 12303 is $319K 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.