Clarke Middle School vs. South Woods Middle School
Should I attend Clarke Middle School or South Woods 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
Clarke Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
South Woods Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 667 students in grades 6-8, Clarke 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 67% (which is higher 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 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 727 students in grades 6-8, South Woods Middle School ranks in the top 20% 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 76% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
Yes
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
667 students
727 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
80 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
9:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1208 out of 4093 schools in NY
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#752 out of 4093 schools in NY
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
76%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
83%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
203
220
Grade 7 Students
223
246
Grade 8 Students
241
261
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
27%
43%
% Hispanic
28%
5%
% Black
4%
n/a
% White
40%
49%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
Diversity Score
0.69
0.58
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
8%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%