Letchworth Middle School

5550 School Rd
Gainesville, NY 14066
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 287 students in grades 5-8, Letchworth 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 34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 287 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : Bottom 50% in NY
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 54% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Letchworth Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

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School Overview

Letchworth Middle School's student population of 287 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 94% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
287 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
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School Rankings

Letchworth 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 Letchworth Middle School is 0.12, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NY)
#2892 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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34%
55%
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54%
62%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
n/a
10%
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Hispanic
3%
29%
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Black
1%
16%
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White
94%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.12
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Letchworth Middle School's ranking?
Letchworth Middle School is ranked #2892 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Letchworth Middle School often compared to?
Letchworth Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Perry Elementary School, Warsaw Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Letchworth Middle School?
287 students attend Letchworth Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Letchworth Middle School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Letchworth Middle School?
Letchworth Middle School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Letchworth Middle School offer ?
Letchworth Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Letchworth Middle School part of?
Letchworth Middle School is part of Letchworth Central School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 287 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 54% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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