Serving 700 students in grades 6-8, Henry H Wells Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 700 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Henry H Wells Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Student Attention
School Overview
Henry H Wells Middle School's student population of 700 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 71 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
700 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Henry H Wells Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Henry H Wells Middle School is 0.58, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2049 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
49%
29%
Black
2%
16%
White
43%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Henry H Wells Middle School's ranking?
Henry H Wells Middle School is ranked #2049 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Henry H Wells Middle School often compared to?
Henry H Wells Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brewster High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Henry H Wells Middle School?
700 students attend Henry H Wells Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Henry H Wells Middle School students are Hispanic, 43% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Henry H Wells Middle School?
Henry H Wells Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Henry H Wells Middle School offer ?
Henry H Wells Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Henry H Wells Middle School part of?
Henry H Wells Middle School is part of Brewster Central School District.
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