Depew Middle School
Depew Middle School serves 399 students in grades 6-8.
Depew Middle School placed 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%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the New York state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Depew Middle School's student population of 399 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 399 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 31 teachers |
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School Comparison
Depew Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 4,239 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Depew Middle School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NY) |
Overall Testing Rank | #2520 out of 4239 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 52% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 52% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 3% | 9% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 27% |
| Black | 4% | 17% |
| White | 87% | 43% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.24 | 0.71 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 41% | 51% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Depew Union Free School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Depew Middle School is Depew High School (0.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Lancaster Middle School (1.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Cayuga Heights Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Depew Depew High School Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: 9-12 | 570 students10
0.0 miles
5201 S Transit Rd
Depew, NY 14043
(716) 686-5095 0 9-12 570 - Depew Cayuga Heights Elementary School Math: 55% | Reading: 38%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 830 students10
0.5 miles
1780 Como Park Blvd
Depew, NY 14043
(716) 686-5006 0.5 K-5 830 - Lancaster Como Park Elementary School Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: K-3 | 338 students10
1.1 miles
1985 Como Park Blvd
Lancaster, NY 14086
(716) 686-3235 1.1 K-3 338 - Lancaster Lancaster Middle School Math: 66% | Reading: 41%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 7-8 | 864 students10
1.1 miles
148 Aurora St
Lancaster, NY 14086
(716) 686-3220 1.1 7-8 864 - Lancaster Court Street Elementary School Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-3 | 361 students10
1.8 miles
91 Court St
Lancaster, NY 14086
(716) 686-3240 1.8 K-3 361
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