Lancaster Middle School
Tel:
(716) 686-3220
Lancaster Middle School serves 864 students in grades 7-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher 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 41% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Lancaster Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) 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 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Lancaster Middle School's student population of 864 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 68 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades 7-8 |
Total Students | 864 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 68 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Lancaster 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 Lancaster Middle School is 0.15, 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 | #2232 out of 4239 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 66% | 52% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 41% | 52% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | 1% |
Asian | 2% | 9% |
Hispanic | 3% | 27% |
Black | 1% | 17% |
White | 92% | 43% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 2% | 3% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.15 | 0.71 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 20% | 51% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 4% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Lancaster Central School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Lancaster Middle School is Depew High School (1.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Depew Middle School (1.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Como Park Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Lancaster Como Park Elementary School Grades: K-3 | 338 students
0.2 miles
1985 Como Park Blvd
Lancaster, NY 14086
(716) 686-3235 0.2 K-3 338 - Depew Cayuga Heights Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 830 students
0.7 miles
1780 Como Park Blvd
Depew, NY 14043
(716) 686-5006 0.7 K-5 830 - Lancaster Court Street Elementary School Grades: K-3 | 361 students
0.9 miles
91 Court St
Lancaster, NY 14086
(716) 686-3240 0.9 K-3 361 - Depew Depew High School Grades: 9-12 | 570 students
1.1 miles
5201 S Transit Rd
Depew, NY 14043
(716) 686-5095 1.1 9-12 570 - Depew Depew Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 399 students
1.1 miles
5201 S Transit Rd
Depew, NY 14043
(716) 686-5050 1.1 6-8 399
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