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West Middle School

W Middle Ave
Binghamton, NY 13905
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 506 students in grades 6-8, West 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 17% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (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 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 506 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • : Bottom 50% in NY
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (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

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

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
West Middle School's student population of 506 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
506 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
58 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
West 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 West Middle School is 0.69, 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)
#3648 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of West Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
17%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of West 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.
34%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of West 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.
50-54%
78%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of West 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
9:1
11:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of West 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
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in West Middle School and percentage of American Indian public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Asian
3%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in West Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
11%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in West Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
29%
16%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in West Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
45%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in West 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
12%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in West 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 West Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New York.
0.69
This chart displays the diversity score of West 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
68%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in West 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 (21-22)
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in West Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 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 West Middle School's ranking?
West Middle School is ranked #3648 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are West Middle School often compared to?
West Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend West Middle School?
506 students attend West Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of West Middle School students are White, 29% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Middle School?
West Middle School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does West Middle School offer ?
West Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is West Middle School part of?
West Middle School is part of Binghamton City School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 506 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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