Serving 865 students in grades 6-8, Gates Chili Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower 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 53% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 865 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 53%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in NY
Math Proficiency
: 31% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 43% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 59% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Gates Chili Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gates Chili Middle School is 0.70, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Gates Chili Middle School is ranked #2897 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Gates Chili Middle School?
865 students attend Gates Chili Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Gates Chili Middle School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gates Chili Middle School?
Gates Chili Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Gates Chili Middle School offer ?
Gates Chili Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Gates Chili Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 865 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 53%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 31% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 43% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 59% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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