The top reported proficiency rate is 55% in Math. The lowest is 40% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Stillwater Middle School High School
Stillwater Middle School High School sits in a rural, family-oriented town in eastern Saratoga County where semiconductor manufacturing and regional growth have reshaped the economic landscape over the past decade. The school serves grades six through twelve in a single building, with a student body that is predominantly white and reflects the town's character as a stable, tradition-minded community. Just under a third of the enrollment qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch.
The school's academic profile is uneven. In the lower grades tested, math and English language arts proficiency rates are mixed. Sixth graders show solid math proficiency but weaker performance in English language arts. By seventh grade, math proficiency rises substantially while English language arts proficiency remains moderate. The eighth-grade picture is sharper and more concerning. Math proficiency drops steeply, with very few students meeting proficiency standards, though participation rates are notably lower at that grade. English language arts proficiency is also below half at eighth grade. Eighth-grade science proficiency sits at roughly four in ten students, with similarly low test participation. Across its tested grades, the school's overall proficiency index falls below the midpoint when compared to districts across Saratoga County, suggesting the school is performing below the median in the county.
The low participation rates in eighth grade, combined with the sharp drop in proficiency, warrant a closer look. A parent may want to ask the school directly about what accounts for those low participation numbers and whether there are transitions in curriculum or instruction happening at that grade level.
State testing data for the high school grades (nine through twelve) was not available in the data provided. A parent interested in how students perform on Regents exams or other secondary-level assessments would need to seek that information from the school directly. Similarly, the school's four-year graduation rate was not reported here.
The town itself is experiencing sustained growth anchored by major semiconductor and technology employment along its western border, and housing values in the school's zip code have been climbing. A capital referendum approved in October 2025 will bring multi-year facility improvements across all three district buildings, including renovated science and technology classrooms, infrastructure replacement, and relocation of athletic fields to a central campus. This project will carry a long-term modest tax impact on property owners.
Beginning in the 2025-26 school year, the district implemented a distraction-free learning policy requiring all students in grades six through twelve to secure phones and personal electronic devices in locked pouches during the school day. This is a structural change in how students and parents communicate during school hours that families moving into the community should understand.
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