Clarence Middle School vs. Transit Middle School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 955 students in grades 6-8, Clarence Middle School ranks in the top 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 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (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 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 867 students in grades 5-8, Transit 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 56% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
5-8
Total Students
955 students
867 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
86 teachers
72 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1780 out of 4093 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1370 out of 4093 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
56%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
78%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 5 Students
-
213
Grade 6 Students
319
207
Grade 7 Students
325
211
Grade 8 Students
306
234
Ungraded Students
5
2
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
25%
% Hispanic
5%
4%
% Black
1%
4%
% White
86%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
Diversity Score
0.26
0.54
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
13%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%