George Washington Middle School vs. Persell Middle School
Should I attend George Washington Middle School or Persell 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
George Washington Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Persell Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 463 students in grades 5-8, George Washington 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 14% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower 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 Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 431 students in grades 5-8, Persell 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 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower 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 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
5-8
5-8
Total Students
463 students
431 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
46 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#3947 out of 4093 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#3570 out of 4093 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
37%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 5 Students
111
92
Grade 6 Students
122
105
Grade 7 Students
120
103
Grade 8 Students
107
131
Ungraded Students
3
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
34%
15%
% Black
3%
4%
% White
49%
69%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
12%
Diversity Score
0.64
0.49
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
