Depew Middle School
Tel:
(716)686-5050
- Depew Middle School serves 414 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 50%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 56%.
School Overview
- Depew Middle School's student population of 414 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 414 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 28 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Depew Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has increased from 12:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Depew Middle School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NY) |
| Overall School Rank | #2010 out of 4,239 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 50% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 47% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 4% | 9% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 26% |
| Black | 1% | 17% |
| White | 88% | 44% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.22 | 0.39 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 33% | 48% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Depew Union Free School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Depew Depew High School Grades: 9-12 | 576 students
0.0 miles
5201 S Transit Rd
Depew, NY 14043
(716)686-5095 0.0 9-12 576 - Depew Cayuga Heights Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 791 students
0.5 miles
1780 Como Park Blvd
Depew, NY 14043
(716)686-5006 0.5 K-5 791 - Lancaster Como Park Elementary School Grades: K-3 | 336 students
1.1 miles
1985 Como Park Blvd
Lancaster, NY 14086
(716)686-3235 1.1 K-3 336 - Lancaster Lancaster Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 928 students
1.1 miles
148 Aurora St
Lancaster, NY 14086
(716)686-3220 1.1 7-8 928 - Lancaster Court Street Elementary School Grades: K-3 | 352 students
1.8 miles
91 Court St
Lancaster, NY 14086
(716)686-3240 1.8 K-3 352
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