Galway Middle School serves 251 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 76% (which was higher than the New York state average of 67%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65% (which was higher than the New York state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 1% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
251 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)76%
67%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)65%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
n/a
30%
Black
1%
16%
White
99%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
76% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 67% NY state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% NY state average).
How many students attend Galway Middle School?
251 students attend Galway Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Galway Middle School students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Galway Middle School?
Galway Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Galway Middle School offer ?
Galway Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Galway Middle School part of?
Galway Middle School is part of Galway Central School District.
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