Serving 270 students in grades 6-8, Wellsville 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 40-44% (which was lower than the New York state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 39% (which was lower than the New York state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
270 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)40-44%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)39%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
(15-16)1%
1%
Asian
(15-16)n/a
9%
Hispanic
(15-16)1%
26%
Black
(15-16)3%
18%
White
(15-16)95%
44%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)n/a
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
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?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average).
How many students attend Wellsville Middle School?
270 students attend Wellsville Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Wellsville Middle School students are White, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wellsville Middle School?
Wellsville Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Wellsville Middle School offer ?
Wellsville Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Wellsville Middle School part of?
Wellsville Middle School is part of Wellsville Central School District.
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