Is Gowanda Middle School a good school?

Gowanda Middle School ranks 869 th of 1500 New York middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Gowanda Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 323 students attended Gowanda Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Gowanda Middle School?

Students at Gowanda Middle School are 63% White, 22% American Indian, 9% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic.

What high school do graduates of Gowanda Middle School attend?

Students who attend Gowanda Middle School usually go on to attend Gowanda High School

Gowanda Middle School

Summary:

Gowanda Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 5-8 in the Gowanda Central School District in Gowanda, NY, with a student population of 323. The school stands out for its unique racial makeup, with a significantly higher percentage of Native American students (21.98%) compared to nearby schools, which range from 0.4% to 18.29% Native American students.

Academically, Gowanda Middle School's performance, as measured by state assessments, is generally lower than the surrounding schools. In the 2022-2023 school year, the percentage of students proficient in ELA and Math was below the state average and the averages of the nearby Frontier Central School District, Hamburg Central School District, and Fredonia Central School District. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of New York middle schools, with a ranking between 821 and 1070 out of around 1,400 schools over the past several years.

Gowanda Middle School also faces significant socioeconomic challenges, with a much higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (around 55-59%) compared to the nearby schools, which range from 23.84% to 43.19%. Despite this, the school spends significantly more per student ($17,686 to $20,859) than the surrounding schools, which range from $13,069 to $19,457 per student. Examining the practices and strategies employed at higher-performing nearby schools, such as Frontier Middle School, Hamburg Middle School, and Fredonia Middle School, could provide valuable insights for Gowanda Middle School to consider in order to improve student outcomes.

Detail:

Public 5-8

10674 Prospect St
Gowanda, NY 14070-1384

(716) 532-3325

District: Gowanda Central School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
869^th of 1,500 New York Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $20,859

Students who attend Gowanda Middle School usually attend:

High:

Gowanda High School

Feeder schools for Gowanda Middle School:

Elementary:

Gowanda Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 8.3

Number of students: 323

Racial breakdown:

White:

63.5%

American Indian:

22.0%

Two or more races:

9.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 58.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Gowanda Middle School ranks worse than 57.9% of middle schools in New York. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 43.17. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (63.5%), American Indian (22%), two or more races (9.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 58.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Gowanda Middle School is 8.3. (See more...)

Compare Gowanda Middle School employs 38.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Gowanda Middle School is $20,859.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Gowanda Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Gowanda Middle School 869^th of 1500 New York public middle schools. (See Gowanda Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Gowanda Central School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Gowanda Central School District 529^th of 866 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Gowanda Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Gowanda Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2006	51.53	629^th	1095	42.6%
2007	59.62	548^th	1123	51.2%
2008	62.41	563^rd	1185	52.5%
2009	62.26	605^th	1224	50.6%
2010	60.46	577^th	1243	53.6%
2011	42.30	828^th	1295	36.1%
2012	44.64	816^th	1337	39.0%
2013	31.30	953^rd	1373	30.6%
2014	27.01	1040^th	1401	25.8%
2015	28.83	1024^th	1407	27.2%
2016	33.05	971^st	1429	32.1%
2017	35.64	939^th	1455	35.5%
2018	49.49	691^st	1438	51.9%
2019	27.27	1070^th	1439	25.6%
2021	35.53	821^st	1242	33.9%
2022	35.99	958^th	1479	35.2%
2023	43.17	869^th	1500	42.1%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Gowanda Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	49.48	457^th	1170	60.9%
2019	34.13	752^nd	1139	34.0%
2021	29.16	389^th	522	25.5%
2022	59.30	324^th	1283	74.7%
2023	50.66	505^th	1307	61.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Gowanda Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	52.28	488^th	1245	60.8%
2019	38.60	727^th	1241	41.4%
2021	34.86	627^th	935	32.9%
2022	33.83	885^th	1306	32.2%
2023	38.36	811^th	1288	37.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Gowanda Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	46.77	740^th	1353	45.3%
2019	28.04	1026^th	1370	25.1%
2021	35.48	728^th	1066	31.7%
2022	32.86	1003^rd	1454	31.0%
2023	39.28	909^th	1463	37.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Gowanda Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	51.81	617^th	1352	54.4%
2019	28.26	996^th	1366	27.1%
2021	33.66	737^th	1071	31.2%
2022	38.27	898^th	1455	38.3%
2023	49.28	702^nd	1464	52.0%

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Rank History for Native American students at Gowanda Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	30.04	19^th	25	24.0%
2019	18.98	17^th	18	5.6%
2021	25.73	9^th	10	10.0%
2022	27.57	18^th	24	25.0%
2023	20.98	15^th	20	25.0%

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Rank History for White students at Gowanda Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	46.67	410^th	763	46.3%
2019	22.13	600^th	716	16.2%
2021	39.00	393^rd	614	36.0%
2022	28.85	565^th	748	24.5%
2023	40.18	481^st	772	37.7%

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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: NY State Education Department

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Enrollment information for Gowanda Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2002	354	2	0	5	137	n/a	n/a	0	498
2003	354	2	0	5	137	n/a	n/a	0	498
2004	329	3	2	1	133	n/a	n/a	0	468
2005	327	2	3	1	133	n/a	n/a	0	466
2006	321	3	5	2	130	n/a	n/a	0	461
2007	315	1	5	4	127	n/a	n/a	0	452
2008	313	1	3	4	120	n/a	n/a	0	441
2009	311	4	4	4	113	n/a	n/a	0	436
2010	304	3	2	3	126	n/a	n/a	0	438
2011	301	4	1	3	94	0	24	0	427
2012	276	4	1	4	82	0	21	0	388
2013	269	3	1	4	104	0	25	0	406
2014	256	3	1	7	106	0	24	0	397
2015	246	2	1	13	107	0	27	0	396
2016	236	1	0	16	96	0	25	0	374
2017	226	1	1	16	76	0	30	0	350
2018	221	0	1	16	89	0	33	0	360
2019	210	0	1	14	81	0	31	0	337
2020	191	1	1	10	75	0	32	0	310
2021	195	1	0	14	75	0	31	0	316
2022	215	1	0	15	69	0	28	1	329
2023	205	1	0	14	71	0	30	2	323

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Gowanda Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	498	33.9	14.7	55.4
2003	498	33.9	14.7	55.4
2004	468	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	466	35.9	13.0	52.8
2006	461	37.0	12.5	45.3
2007	452	38.8	11.6	47.6
2008	441	38.5	11.5	39.9
2009	436	40.0	10.9	42.4
2010	438	40.0	10.9	50.9
2011	427	38.3	11.1	55.3
2012	388	38.0	10.1	61.6
2013	406	37.0	10.9	49
2014	397	38.0	10.4	n/a
2015	396	35.0	11.3	62.4
2016	374	34.0	11.0	57.5
2017	350	34.8	10.0	61.7
2018	360	34.0	10.5	64.4
2019	337	36.0	9.3	64.7
2020	310	45.0	6.8	58.7
2021	316	35.5	8.8	54.4
2022	329	41.1	7.9	55
2023	323	38.8	8.3	58.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Gowanda Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	498	33.9	14.7	55.4
2003	498	33.9	14.7	55.4
2004	468	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	466	35.9	13.0	52.8
2006	461	37.0	12.5	45.3
2007	452	38.8	11.6	47.6
2008	441	38.5	11.5	39.9
2009	436	40.0	10.9	42.4
2010	438	40.0	10.9	50.9
2011	427	38.3	11.1	55.3
2012	388	38.0	10.1	61.6
2013	406	37.0	10.9	49
2014	397	38.0	10.4	n/a
2015	396	35.0	11.3	62.4
2016	374	34.0	11.0	57.5
2017	350	34.8	10.0	61.7
2018	360	34.0	10.5	64.4
2019	337	36.0	9.3	64.7
2020	310	45.0	6.8	58.7
2021	316	35.5	8.8	54.4
2022	329	41.1	7.9	55
2023	323	38.8	8.3	58.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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