Serving 502 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 8:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 502 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Minority Enrollment: 53%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in NY
Math Proficiency
: 17% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 34% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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.
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?
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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?
502 students attend West Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of West Middle School students are White, 26% of students are Black, 13% 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 8:1, 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?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 502 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Minority Enrollment: 53%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 17% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 34% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
