Serving 329 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 9:1 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 (2025)
Grades: 5-8
Enrollment: 329 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 36%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in NY
Math Proficiency
: 27% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 33% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-69% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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.
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?
329 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, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gowanda Middle School?
Gowanda Middle School has a student ration of 9:1, 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?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 5-8
Enrollment: 329 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 36%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 27% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 33% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-69% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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