West Hollow Middle School vs. Candlewood Middle School
Should I attend West Hollow Middle School or Candlewood 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
West Hollow Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
Candlewood Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
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).
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).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
956 students
746 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
96 teachers
70 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1328 out of 4093 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1160 out of 4093 schools in NY
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
71%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
75%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
279
252
Grade 7 Students
329
208
Grade 8 Students
344
267
Ungraded Students
4
19
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
19%
21%
% Hispanic
14%
17%
% Black
12%
15%
% White
50%
42%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.73
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
