Serving 650 students in grades 6-8, Henry H Wells 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 34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (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 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 650 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Minority Enrollment: 61%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in NY
Math Proficiency
: 34% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 42% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 82% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Henry H Wells 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 Henry H Wells Middle School is 0.56, 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.
Henry H Wells Middle School is ranked #2782 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Henry H Wells Middle School often compared to?
Henry H Wells Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brewster High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Henry H Wells Middle School?
650 students attend Henry H Wells Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Henry H Wells Middle School students are Hispanic, 39% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Henry H Wells Middle School?
Henry H Wells Middle School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Henry H Wells Middle School offer ?
Henry H Wells Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Henry H Wells Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 650 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Minority Enrollment: 61%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 34% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 42% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 82% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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