Serving 254 students in grades 6-8, Cairo-durham Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 254 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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Cairo-durham Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
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Cairo-durham Middle School's student population of 254 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
254 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
Cairo-durham Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cairo-durham Middle School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2765 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
13%
30%
Black
1%
15%
White
77%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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What is Cairo-durham Middle School's ranking?
Cairo-durham Middle School is ranked #2765 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Cairo-durham Middle School often compared to?
Cairo-durham Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Catskill Middle School, Coxsackie-athens Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Cairo-durham Middle School?
254 students attend Cairo-durham Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Cairo-durham Middle School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cairo-durham Middle School?
Cairo-durham Middle School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Cairo-durham Middle School offer ?
Cairo-durham Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Cairo-durham Middle School part of?
Cairo-durham Middle School is part of Cairo-Durham Central School District.
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