Serving 773 students in grades 6-8, Gowana Middle School ranks in the top 20% 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 66% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Gowana Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gowana Middle School is 0.35, 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?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Gowana Middle School?
773 students attend Gowana Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Gowana Middle School students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gowana Middle School?
Gowana Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Gowana Middle School offer ?
Gowana Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Gowana Middle School part of?
Grades: 9-12 | 3,036 students- miles 970 Rt 146 Clifton Park, NY 12065 (518) 881-0310
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School Reviews
25/11/2018
Not sensitive to needs of children with learning disabilities. Amount of services provided (or even available) goes down each year. It is rugged individualism with low compassion.
- Posted by Parent - Parent of child with learning disability
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