Cuba-Rushford High School is a public high school located in Cuba, Allegany County, New York, United States, and is the only high school operated by the Cuba-Rushford Central School District.
Serving 154 students in grades 6-8, Cuba-rushford Middle School ranks in the top 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 40-44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 154 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cuba-rushford Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Cuba-rushford Middle School's student population of 154 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
154 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Year Founded
1972
Colors
Red and White
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cuba-rushford Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cuba-rushford Middle School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2019 out of 4346 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
1%
31%
Black
3%
15%
White
93%
39%
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: The Rebel
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cuba-rushford Middle School's ranking?
Cuba-rushford Middle School is ranked #2019 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Cuba-rushford Middle School often compared to?
Cuba-rushford Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Belfast School, Fillmore Central School, Bolivar-richburg Junior-senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Cuba-rushford Middle School?
154 students attend Cuba-rushford Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Cuba-rushford Middle School students are White, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cuba-rushford Middle School?
Cuba-rushford Middle School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Cuba-rushford Middle School offer ?
Cuba-rushford Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Cuba-rushford Middle School part of?
Cuba-rushford Middle School is part of Cuba-Rushford Central School District.
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