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Gowanda Middle School

10674 Prospect St
Gowanda, NY 14070
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 323 students in grades 5-8, Gowanda 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 27% (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 8:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 323 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : Bottom 50% in NY
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-69% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Gowanda Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Gowanda Middle School's student population of 323 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
323 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Gowanda 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 Gowanda Middle School is 0.54, 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.
This School
State Level (NY)
#3368 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Gowanda Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
27%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Gowanda Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
33%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Gowanda Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-69%
78%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Gowanda Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Gowanda Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
22%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Gowanda Middle School and percentage of American Indian public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
n/a
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Gowanda Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
Hispanic
5%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Gowanda Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
16%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Gowanda Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
White
64%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Gowanda Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Gowanda Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Gowanda Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New York.
0.54
This chart displays the diversity score of Gowanda Middle School and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Gowanda Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Gowanda Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gowanda Middle School's ranking?
Gowanda Middle School is ranked #3368 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?
27% 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 Gowanda Middle School?
323 students attend Gowanda Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Gowanda Middle School students are White, 22% of students are American Indian, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gowanda Middle School?
Gowanda Middle School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Gowanda Middle School offer ?
Gowanda Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Gowanda Middle School part of?
Gowanda Middle School is part of Gowanda Central School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 323 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-69% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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