Serving 349 students in grades 6-8, Griffith Institute Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is equal to the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 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 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 349 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Griffith Institute Middle School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Springville, NY, covering approximately 140.1 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes around 10-15 minutes, with an average distance of 6.9 miles to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 12.6 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Griffith Institute Middle School's student population of 349 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
349 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
INNATE CURIOSITY • EMPOWERING LEARNERS • LEARNING TOGETHER • RISK TAKING & GROWTH • CHALLENGING & SUPPORTIVE
School Rankings
Griffith Institute Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Griffith Institute Middle School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2163 out of 4346 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
15%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
91%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.5%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #2163 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 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 Springville Elementary School, Pioneer Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Griffith Institute Middle School?
349 students attend Griffith Institute Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Griffith Institute Middle School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Griffith Institute Middle School?
Griffith Institute Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
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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