Draper Middle School
Schenectady, NY · Rotterdam-Mohonasen Central School District
Regular public school · Grades 6-8 · Suburb, large
198th of 781 New York middle schools statewide · better than 75%▲ Improving
2070 CURRY RD, Schenectady, NY 12303
(518)356-8350NCES ID 360000404544Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 680 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.6% | 67.4% | ▼ 25.2 pts | |
| Hispanic | 0.0% | 11.8% | ▲ 11.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 8.8% | ▲ 8.8 pts | |
| Black | 4.1% | 5.1% | ▲ 1.0 pts | |
| Asian | 3.0% | 4.0% | ▲ 1.0 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 1.5% | ▲ 1.5 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.3% | 1.5% | ▲ 1.2 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. 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 $319K in zip 12303 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 Draper Middle School
- #418Mont Pleasant Middle SchoolSchenectady City School District · 2 mi away418th of 781
ELA 19% ▼20 · Math 82% ▼18Compare - #421Central Park Middle SchoolSchenectady City School District · 2.9 mi away421st of 781
ELA 23% ▼16 · Math 77% ▼23Compare - #592Schalmont Middle SchoolSchalmont Central School District · 3.2 mi away592nd of 781
ELA 37% ▼2 · Math 43% ▼57Compare - #761Oneida Middle SchoolSchenectady City School District · 4 mi away761st of 781
ELA 27% ▼12 · Math 16% ▼84Compare - #128Van Antwerp Middle SchoolNiskayuna Central School District · 4.1 mi away128th of 781
ELA 70% ▲31 · Math 79% ▼21Compare - #108Scotia-Glenville Middle SchoolScotia-Glenville Central School District · 4.6 mi away108th of 781
ELA 55% ▲16 · Math 100% =Compare - #52Iroquois Middle SchoolNiskayuna Central School District · 5 mi away52nd of 781
ELA 68% ▲29 · Math 100% =Compare - #118Lisha Kill Middle SchoolSouth Colonie Central School District · 5.2 mi away118th of 781
ELA 51% ▲12 · Math 100% =Compare
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.