Candlewood Middle School vs. West Hollow Middle School
Should I attend Candlewood Middle School or West Hollow Middle School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Candlewood Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
West Hollow Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 746 students in grades 6-8, Candlewood Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 956 students in grades 6-8, West Hollow Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
746 students
956 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
96 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1160 out of 4093 schools in NY
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#1328 out of 4093 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
71%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
69%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
252
279
Grade 7 Students
208
329
Grade 8 Students
267
344
Ungraded Students
19
4
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
21%
19%
% Hispanic
17%
14%
% Black
15%
12%
% White
42%
50%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
Diversity Score
0.73
0.68
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
19%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
