William H. Golding Middle School

193 Golding Dr, Cobleskill, NY 12043 | (518) 234-8368
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Student Enrollment: 513
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School Description

School Summary and Highlights
Additional Contact Information
  • Principal or Admin: F Scott Mcdonald
School Operational Details
  • Title I Eligible
School District Details

Faculty Details and Student Enrollment

Students and Faculty
  • Total Students Enrolled: 513
  • Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 44.5
  • Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 11.5
Students Gender Breakdown
  • Males: 268 (52.2%)
  • Females: 241 (47.0%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
  • Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 57 (11.1%)
  • Eligible for Free Lunch: 76 (14.8%)
  • Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 133 (25.9%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
William H. Golding Middle School Student Race Distribution
  Number Percent
American Indian--
Black81.6%
Asian30.6%
Hispanic112.1%
White48794.9%
Number of Students Per Grade
Number of Students Per Grade For William H. Golding Middle School
  Number Percent
6th Grade16932.9%
7th Grade18335.7%
8th Grade16131.4%
Public Assistance (2010)
Estimated Percent of Students From Households That Receive Public Assistance: 31-40%
Attendance & Suspensions (2009)
Attendance Rate
School:
95.0%
District:
95.0%
State:
93.0%
Percent of Students Suspended
School:
4.0%
District:
4.0%
State:
5.0%
Teacher Experience & Educational Background (2010)
Percent of Teachers with Less Than 3 Years of Experience
School:
11.0%
District:
9.0%
Percent of Teachers with Master's or Ph.D.
School:
11.0%
District:
11.0%
Teacher Turnover Rates (2010)
Turnover Rate For All Teachers
School:
9.0%
District:
16.0%
Turnover Rate For Teachers with Less Than 5 Years of Experience
School:
17.0%
District:
14.0%
Teacher Certification & Qualifications (2010)
Percent of Teachers Out of Certification
School:
4.0%
District:
2.0%
Percent of Classes Taught by Teachers Without Appropriate Certification
School:
7.0%
District:
4.0%
Percent of Core Classes Not Being Taught by Highly Qualified Teachers
School:
3.0%
District:
3.0%
Source: NY Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010

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