Serving 719 students in grades 6-8, Candlewood Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is equal to the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Candlewood Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Candlewood Middle School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Candlewood Middle School is ranked #903 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Candlewood Middle School often compared to?
Candlewood Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Hollow Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Candlewood Middle School?
719 students attend Candlewood Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Candlewood Middle School students are White, 21% of students are Asian, 17% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Candlewood Middle School?
Candlewood Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Candlewood Middle School offer ?
Candlewood Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Candlewood Middle School part of?
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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