Overview

Richard H O Rourke Middle School is a public school in Ballston, NY, offering a Gifted & Talented program. It is the only middle school in Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Central School District.

School Rating

Richard H O Rourke Middle School is performing average compared to public and charter schools in New York with the same grade levels.
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STUDENT LIFE

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About the School


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Neighborhood

173 LAKEHILL RD
Ballston, NY 12027
School leader: Mrs Colleen Wolff
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