RICHARD H O'ROURKE MIDDLE SCHOOL

RICHARD H O'ROURKE MIDDLE SCHOOL is a Title I public middle school that is part of the BURNT HILLS-BALLSTON LAKE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in BURNT HILLS, NY with about 700 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 56 teachers, RICHARD H O'ROURKE MIDDLE SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Richard H. O’Rourke Middle School, located in Burnt Hills, New York, serves as a key educational institution within the Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Central School District. Known for its commitment to academic excellence and student development, the school caters to the unique needs of students during their critical middle school years. The curriculum is designed to foster both intellectual growth and personal maturity, providing a bridge between elementary foundations and the more rigorous demands of high school.

Beyond academics, the school places a strong emphasis on cultivating a supportive community environment where students are encouraged to explore extracurricular interests and develop social responsibility. By leveraging the resources of the larger BH-BL district, O’Rourke Middle School maintains high standards for instruction and encourages active partnership between educators, families, and the local community to ensure every student has the tools necessary for future success.

For more information, contact RICHARD H O'ROURKE MIDDLE SCHOOL at (518) 399-9141 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.