Howard L Goff School

Howard L Goff School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8
35 Gilligan Rd,  East Greenbush, NY
East Greenbush Central School District
2.8
939 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Principal - Mr. Wayne Grignon
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Math Proficiency
63%
Reading Proficiency
68%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A+
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
68%
Math Proficiency
63%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
89
Full Time Teachers
89
Teachers in First or Second Year
3.1%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Science
6%
State Average
20%
Math
8%
State Average
22%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
310:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.6%
Male
49.2%
White
74.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
8.5%
Hispanic
7.3%
Two or more races
5.9%
Black
3.4%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
2.8 9 Reviews
2.0 parent
7/13/2025
If you're an "outsider" ie: not alumni, then you will have trouble acclimating. School is not very welcoming. Teachers are "cliquey". Many behave as if they're the ones in school. Sports and extra-curricular activities have been throw out the window. It's a shame. Especially with all of the tax fund...
5.0 other
6/25/2025
i think this school is sigma and so kewl!
2.0 student
6/18/2023
I’d like to say first how this review will discuss things like racism, misogyny, homophobia, transphobia, ableism, and more.This school really isn’t good. There are many reasons, so I’ll try to cover the most important ones.Bigotry and discrimination in this school is by no means uncommon. On almost...
1.0 parent
5/22/2023
Unfortunately Goff MS administration has a culture of protecting the bullies. Not the teachers however, teachers I have found are great and try and get the bullied students help. Administration time after time do not believe victims and let the bullies continue due to lack of consequences.

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Howard L Goff School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in East Greenbush, NY, in the East Greenbush neighborhood, and is served by the East Greenbush Central School District in New York. The school has a total enrollment of 939 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 63% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 68% are proficient in reading. Howard L Goff School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $402,100. Discover additional schools in the area, like Rensselaer-Columbia-Greene Boces, Columbia High School, Holy Spirit School, and more. Learn more about what East Greenbush has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Howard L Goff School.

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