Serving 612 students in grades 6-8, Merton Williams 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 43% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 612 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 16%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in NY
Math Proficiency
: 43% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 43% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 81% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Merton Williams 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 Merton Williams Middle School is 0.29, 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.
Merton Williams Middle School is ranked #2436 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?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Merton Williams Middle School?
612 students attend Merton Williams Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Merton Williams Middle School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Merton Williams Middle School?
Merton Williams Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Merton Williams Middle School offer ?
Merton Williams Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Merton Williams Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 612 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 16%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 43% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 43% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 81% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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