Wayne Central Middle School

6076 Ontario Ctr Rd
Ontario Center, NY 14520
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 627 students in grades 5-8, Wayne Central 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 42% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% 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: 627 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : Bottom 50% in NY
  • : 42% (Btm 50%)
  • : 59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Wayne Central Middle School's student population of 627 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 67 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
627 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
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School Rankings

Wayne Central 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 Wayne Central Middle School is 0.17, 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)
#2354 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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42%
55%
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59%
62%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
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Hispanic
4%
29%
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Black
2%
16%
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White
91%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.17
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
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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 Wayne Central Middle School's ranking?
Wayne Central Middle School is ranked #2354 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Wayne Central Middle School often compared to?
Wayne Central Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gananda Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Wayne Central Middle School?
627 students attend Wayne Central Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Wayne Central Middle School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wayne Central Middle School?
Wayne Central Middle School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Wayne Central Middle School offer ?
Wayne Central Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Wayne Central Middle School part of?
Wayne Central Middle School is part of Wayne Central School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 627 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 42% (Btm 50%)
  • : 59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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