Schalmont Middle School
Schenectady, NY · Schalmont Central School District · Grades 5-8
592nd of 781 New York middle schools statewide · better than 24%▼ Declining
Schalmont Middle School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Schalmont Middle School 592nd 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 24% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 48th in 2019 to 24th in 2025 — declining.
Schalmont Middle School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Schalmont Middle School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 555 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.5% | 81.1% | ▼ 10.4 pts | |
| Hispanic | 3.0% | 6.3% | ▲ 3.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.8% | 5.2% | ▲ 3.4 pts | |
| Black | 2.1% | 3.8% | ▲ 1.7 pts | |
| Asian | 1.3% | 1.8% | ▲ 0.5 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.9% | ▲ 0.9 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.9% | ▲ 0.7 pts |
Homes near Schalmont Middle School
Typical home value $297K in zip 12306 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Schalmont Middle School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 8Draper Middle SchoolRotterdam-Mohonasen Central School District · 3.2 mi away198th of 781
ELA 39% · Math 100% - 5Mont Pleasant Middle SchoolSchenectady City School District · 4.1 mi away418th of 781
ELA 19% · Math 82% - 9Scotia-Glenville Middle SchoolScotia-Glenville Central School District · 4.2 mi away108th of 781
ELA 55% · Math 100% - 5Central Park Middle SchoolSchenectady City School District · 5.3 mi away421st of 781
ELA 23% · Math 77% - 1Oneida Middle SchoolSchenectady City School District · 5.9 mi away761st of 781
ELA 27% · Math 16% - 9Van Antwerp Middle SchoolNiskayuna Central School District · 6.5 mi away128th of 781
ELA 70% · Math 79% - 10Iroquois Middle SchoolNiskayuna Central School District · 7.9 mi away52nd of 781
ELA 68% · Math 100% - 9Lisha Kill Middle SchoolSouth Colonie Central School District · 8.5 mi away118th of 781
ELA 51% · Math 100%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Schalmont Middle School in?
Schalmont Middle School is part of the Schalmont Central School District district in Schenectady, New York.
Is Schalmont Middle School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Schalmont Middle School 592nd of 781 New York middle schools (better than 24% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of Schalmont Middle School?
White 81%, Hispanic 6%, Two or more races 5%, Black 4% (555 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Schalmont Middle School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 12306 is $297K 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.