Serving 193 students in grades 7-8, Watkins Glen 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 was 30-34% (which was lower than the New York state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the New York state average of 37%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which was lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
193 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)30-34%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)25-29%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
4%
30%
Black
2%
16%
White
92%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% NY state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% NY state average).
How many students attend Watkins Glen Middle School?
193 students attend Watkins Glen Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Watkins Glen Middle School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Watkins Glen Middle School?
Watkins Glen Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Watkins Glen Middle School offer ?
Watkins Glen Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Watkins Glen Middle School part of?
Watkins Glen Middle School is part of Watkins Glen Central School District.
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