Serving 371 students in grades 6-8, Griffith Institute 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 41% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher 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: 6-8
- Enrollment: 371 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Griffith Institute Middle School's student population of 371 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
371 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Griffith Institute 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 Griffith Institute 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2891 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
3%
29%
Black
n/a
16%
White
94%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
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 Griffith Institute Middle School's ranking?
Griffith Institute Middle School is ranked #2891 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Griffith Institute Middle School often compared to?
Griffith Institute Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pioneer Middle School, Springville Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Griffith Institute Middle School?
371 students attend Griffith Institute Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Griffith Institute Middle School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Griffith Institute Middle School?
Griffith Institute Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Griffith Institute Middle School offer ?
Griffith Institute Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Griffith Institute Middle School part of?
Griffith Institute Middle School is part of Springville-Griffith Institute Central School District.
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