Serving 395 students in grades 6-8, Newark 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 23% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% 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: 395 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Newark Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire Newark school district, encompassing approximately 61 square miles. The area is typically a 10-15 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 5.1 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 9.6 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Newark Middle School's student population of 395 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
395 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Rankings
Newark 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 Newark Middle School is 0.51, 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
#3710 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
18%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
67%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.1%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
Showing 2015–2024. Full 25-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 Newark Middle School's ranking?
Newark Middle School is ranked #3710 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Newark Middle School often compared to?
Newark Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lyons Middle School, Clyde-savannah Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Newark Middle School?
395 students attend Newark Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Newark Middle School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Newark Middle School?
Newark Middle School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Newark Middle School offer ?
Newark Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Newark Middle School part of?
Newark Middle School is part of Newark Central School District.
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