Griffith Institute Middle School vs. Pioneer Middle School
Should I attend Griffith Institute Middle School or Pioneer 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
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Top Rankings
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Pioneer Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
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Student Attention
Overview
Serving 371 students in grades 6-8, Griffith Institute 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 41% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is lower 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 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 664 students in grades 5-8, Pioneer 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 35% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (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 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
5-8
Total Students
371 students
664 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
74 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
9:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2891 out of 4093 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#2889 out of 4093 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
52%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 5 Students
-
171
Grade 6 Students
124
133
Grade 7 Students
118
178
Grade 8 Students
126
172
Ungraded Students
3
10
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
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% Asian
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1%
% Hispanic
3%
1%
% Black
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1%
% White
94%
95%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
2%
2%
Diversity Score
0.12
0.10
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%