West Middle School serves 505 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 63% (which was lower than the New York state average of 67%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 56% (which was lower than the New York state average of 58%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 23% 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
505 students
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)63%
67%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)56%
58%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
2%
30%
Black
16%
15%
White
77%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Auburn City School District
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?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 67% NY state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% NY state average).
How many students attend West Middle School?
505 students attend West Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of West Middle School students are White, 16% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of West Middle School?
West Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does West Middle School offer ?
West Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is West Middle School part of?
West Middle School is part of Auburn City School District.
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