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).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 867 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 78% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Transit Middle School's student population of 867 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 72 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
867 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Transit Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Transit Middle School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1370 out of 4093 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
25%
10%
Hispanic
4%
29%
Black
4%
16%
White
63%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Transit Middle School's ranking?
Transit Middle School is ranked #1370 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Transit Middle School often compared to?
Transit Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Heim Middle School, Casey Middle School, Clarence Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Transit Middle School?
867 students attend Transit Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Transit Middle School students are White, 25% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Transit Middle School?
Transit Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Transit Middle School offer ?
Transit Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Transit Middle School part of?
Transit Middle School is part of Williamsville Central School District.
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