Serving 467 students in grades 5-8, George Washington 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 18% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 5-8
Enrollment: 467 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 54%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in NY
Math Proficiency
: 18% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 33% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
George Washington 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 George Washington Middle School is 0.65, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend George Washington Middle School?
467 students attend George Washington Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of George Washington Middle School students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of George Washington Middle School?
George Washington Middle School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does George Washington Middle School offer ?
George Washington Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is George Washington Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 5-8
Enrollment: 467 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 54%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 18% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 33% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
