Serving 824 students in grades 6-8, Gates-chili 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 25% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (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 51% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 824 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gates-chili Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Gates-chili Middle School's student population of 824 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 79 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
824 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
79 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Gates-chili 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 Gates-chili 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#3517 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
10%
Hispanic
18%
29%
Black
20%
16%
White
49%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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 Gates-chili Middle School's ranking?
Gates-chili Middle School is ranked #3517 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Gates-chili Middle School?
824 students attend Gates-chili Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Gates-chili Middle School students are White, 20% of students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gates-chili Middle School?
Gates-chili Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Gates-chili Middle School offer ?
Gates-chili Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Gates-chili Middle School part of?
Gates-chili Middle School is part of Gates Chili Central School District.
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