Mill Middle School

505 Mill St
Buffalo, NY 14221
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 803 students in grades 5-8, Mill 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 63% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 803 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : Bottom 50% in NY
  • : 42% (Btm 50%)
  • : 63% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

School Overview

Mill Middle School's student population of 803 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 73 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
803 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
73 teachers
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School Rankings

Mill 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 Mill Middle School is 0.40, 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)
#2230 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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42%
55%
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63%
62%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mill Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
10%
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Hispanic
4%
29%
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Black
6%
16%
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White
77%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.40
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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 Mill Middle School's ranking?
Mill Middle School is ranked #2230 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Mill Middle School often compared to?
Mill Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Heim 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 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Mill Middle School?
803 students attend Mill Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Mill Middle School students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mill Middle School?
Mill Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Mill Middle School offer ?
Mill Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mill Middle School part of?
Mill Middle School is part of Williamsville Central School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 803 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 42% (Btm 50%)
  • : 63% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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