Wales Primary School
Tel:
(716) 652-3000
Wales Primary School serves 244 students in grades Kindergarten-4.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Wales Primary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Wales Primary School places among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
Wales Primary School's student population of 244 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 244 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 25 teachers |
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School Comparison
Wales Primary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 4,239 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Wales Primary School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NY) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1275 out of 4239 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-79% | 52% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-69% | 52% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 9% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 27% |
| Black | n/a | 17% |
| White | 95% | 43% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.10 | 0.71 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 26% | 51% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Iroquois Central School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Wales Primary School is East Aurora High School (5.7 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is East Aurora Middle School (5.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- East Aurora East Aurora Middle School Grades: 5-8 | 531 students
5.1 miles
430 Main St
East Aurora, NY 14052
(716) 687-2453 5.1 5-8 531 - East Aurora East Aurora High School Grades: 9-12 | 641 students
5.7 miles
1003 Center St
East Aurora, NY 14052
(716) 687-2505 5.7 9-12 641 - Marilla Marilla Primary School Grades: K-4 | 223 students
5.7 miles
11683 Bullis Rd
Marilla, NY 14102
(716) 652-3000 5.7 K-4 223 - East Aurora Parkdale Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 627 students
5.8 miles
141 Girard Ave
East Aurora, NY 14052
(716) 687-2352 5.8 K-4 627 - Elma Iroquois Intermediate School Grades: 5 | 156 students
6.8 miles
2111 Girdle Rd
Elma, NY 14059
(716) 652-3000 6.8 5 156
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