Letchworth Middle School

5550 School Rd
Gainesville, NY 14066
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 261 students in grades 5-8, Letchworth 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 47% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 261 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : Bottom 50% in NY
  • : 47% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 75-79% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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School Overview

Letchworth Middle School's student population of 261 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
261 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Last Day of School
Sat. Jun 27, 2026
Campus Size
75 acres

School Rankings

Letchworth Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Letchworth Middle School is 0.10, 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.
This School
State Level (NY)
#3077 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
47%
52%
29%
49%
75-79%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
5%
30%
Black
n/a
15%
White
95%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.10
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Legends
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Letchworth Middle School's ranking?
Letchworth Middle School is ranked #3077 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Letchworth Middle School often compared to?
Letchworth Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Warsaw Senior High School, Perry Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Letchworth Middle School?
261 students attend Letchworth Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Letchworth Middle School students are White, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Letchworth Middle School?
Letchworth Middle School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Letchworth Middle School offer ?
Letchworth Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Letchworth Middle School part of?
Letchworth Middle School is part of Letchworth Central School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 261 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 47% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 75-79% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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