Richard H O Rourke Middle School
Ballston, NY 12027
Phone: (518) 399-9141
District: Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Central School District
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades 6,7,8,UG • 704 students
Richard H O Rourke Middle School, a public school located in Ballston, NY, serves grades 6-8 & Ungraded in the Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Central School District.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.
Richard H O Rourke Middle School is a public school located in Ballston, NY. 704 students attend Richard H O Rourke Middle School.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 9/10 | The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 New York State Assessments data from New York State Education Department, and using 2025 New York State Regents Exams data from New York State Education Department. |
| Student Growth | 7/10 | The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2025 Student growth data from New York State Education Department. |
Posted: August 21, 2024
I worked at O'Rourke as a substitute TA one day. It was an alright experience, though one of the social studies teachers was a rather rude and unpleasant fellow.
Posted: August 21, 2024
Posted: August 28, 2018
It's always about leadership, O'Rouke MS's leadership is first class.
Posted: August 28, 2018
There is significant support at O'Rouke for learning differences.
Posted: August 28, 2018
The school investigates both sides of any one story and holds multiple meetings between all parties before deciding a course of action.
Posted: August 28, 2018
In general, the community is supportive of the school and students do progress.
Posted: August 28, 2018
Our daughter gets significant hw every night. Most of the work is important and relevant.
Posted: August 28, 2018
Our daughter came in towards the middle of 6th grade, which is a disadvantage. Regardless, all of the teachers are very good and caring, it just that the expectations of some seem to be not well defined.
Posted: August 28, 2018
For the most part, students do develop the traits mentioned. Some students seem incorrigible; not certain that's the schools fault.
Posted: August 27, 2016
The highly bureaucratic administration prohibits addressing any individualized student needs. Teachers remain caring but often voice their frustrations at not being able to do more for their students. School delivers a solid academic curriculum but has lost the personal touch and community appeal.
Posted: August 27, 2016
Posted: August 27, 2016
Posted: August 27, 2016
Posted: September 2, 2010
THE BEST school district I have ever lived in. The middle school is widely known for its academic achievements and expansive opportunities for kids to really push the envelope in learning. This could only be done with a) teachers able and willing to put in the extra effort, b) significant parent involvement, and c) administration encouragement. Also extremely well managed from a fiscal standpoint.
Posted: April 24, 2010
I love O'Rourke Middle School because all the teachers go out of their way to help the students excel! It has such a great facility that is always sparkling! The students are so nice to one another compared to other schools and everyone always has a smile! The teachers are well qualified and discipline is always used when necessary. The morale at this school shines right through and the 'spartan' symbol, along with maroon and white are worn with much pride. The Burnt Hills district continually gives back to the community. A student, Jacob Shell, the son of O'Rourke Middle School english teacher, and high school varsity football teams coach was diagnosed with cancer and the Burnt Hills families reached out beyond belief! They helped to raise thousands and thousands of dollars to help out the Shell family and Burnt Hills is known for being 'Shellstrong'. You can add orange to the list of school colors, that one was Jacob's favorite. Middle School students always put others before themselves, Jacob is a great example, this school honestly amazes me each and everyday with their kindness!
Reviews provided by GreatSchools™
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| 1 | Hathorn Blvd | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Saratoga Springs | NY | 10.4 mi |
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| Base | Distance |
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| NSA Saratoga Springs | 12.5 mi. |
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