At a glance
Reported students
764
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
58.17
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York middle enrollment
77th percentile
Compared with 789 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
554
Gowana Middle School: 764 reported students.
State peer staffing position
91st percentile
13.1:1 reported; state peer median 10.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 765
- Teachers (FTE)
- 54.2
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.1:1
What the reported data says about Gowana Middle School
Gowana Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Clifton Park. It is one of 12 current school records connected to Shenendehowa Central School District. NCES reports 764 students for 2024–25.
Among 789 middle schools in New York with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 447 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 77th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.1:1, above the New York median of 10.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (78.7%) and Asian (7.5%). English learners represent 0.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Gowana Middle School
- 1How do the reported 13.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 58.17 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 15.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White78.7%
- Hispanic7.3%
- Black1.4%
- Asian7.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Shenendehowa Central School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Koda Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
765 reported students
Acadia Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
761 reported students
Arongen Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
589 reported students
Shatekon Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
560 reported students
Orenda Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
548 reported students
Skano Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
524 reported students
Public schools near Gowana Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acadia Middle School Middle · Shenendehowa Central School District | 06–08 | 761 | under 0.1 mi |
| Koda Middle School Middle · Shenendehowa Central School District | 06–08 | 765 | under 0.1 mi |
| Iroquois Middle School Middle · Niskayuna Central School District | 06–08 | 614 | 5.5 mi |
| Richard H O'Rourke Middle School Middle · Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Central School District | 06–08 | 704 | 5.8 mi |
| Van Antwerp Middle School Middle · Niskayuna Central School District | 05–06 | 442 | 5.9 mi |
| Oneida Middle School Middle · Schenectady City School District | 06–08 | 657 | 6.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Gowana Middle School
What grades does Gowana Middle School serve?
Gowana Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Shenendehowa Central School District.
How many students attend Gowana Middle School?
Gowana Middle School reported 764 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 77th percentile among 789 New York middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 765 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Gowana Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 13.1:1, based on 764 students and 58.17 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New York median for the same school level is 10.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Gowana Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Gowana Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Shenendehowa Central School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Gowana Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
15.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Gowana Middle School in?
Gowana Middle School is part of Shenendehowa Central School District, based in Clifton Park, NY, which operates 12 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Gowana Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Acadia Middle School (under 0.1 mi), Koda Middle School (under 0.1 mi), Iroquois Middle School (5.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.