Van Antwerp Middle School
Van Antwerp Middle School serves 447 students in grades 6-8.
Van Antwerp Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 54%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the New York state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2022)
- Grades: 6-8
- Students: 447 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 69% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Van Antwerp Middle School's student population of 447 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 54% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
447 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Van Antwerp Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 4,228 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Van Antwerp Middle School is 0.51, 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
#1314 out of 4228 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
16%
10%
Hispanic
5%
28%
Black
6%
17%
White
68%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
National School Lunch Program
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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