Serving 235 students in grades 7-8, Midlakes 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 was 10-14% (which was lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
235 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)10-14%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)35-39%
62%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)55-59%
84%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
9%
30%
Black
n/a
16%
White
89%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Midlakes Middle School?
235 students attend Midlakes Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Midlakes Middle School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Midlakes Middle School?
Midlakes Middle School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Midlakes Middle School offer ?
Midlakes Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Midlakes Middle School part of?
Midlakes Middle School is part of Phelps-Clifton Springs Central School District.
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