Newfane Middle School

Summary:

Newfane Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 5-8 in the Newfane Central School District, located in Newfane, NY. With 343 students, the school has seen its statewide ranking decline over the past decade, going from a high of 3 stars out of 5 to just 1 star out of 5 in the most recent school year.

Academically, Newfane Middle School consistently underperforms the state average on New York State Assessments, with proficiency rates ranging from 27.69% to 42.17% in English Language Arts and 20.59% to 47.67% in Math, compared to state averages of 43.64% to 51.88% in ELA and 40.72% to 57.08% in Math. The school also struggles to effectively serve certain student subgroups, ranking in the bottom quartile of New York middle schools for male students, white students, special education students, and economically disadvantaged students. However, the school stands out for its exceptional performance on Regents exams, with 100% proficiency rates in Living Environment and Algebra I.

Despite spending more per student ($17,653 in 2022-2023) compared to the state average, Newfane Middle School has a relatively high student-teacher ratio of 9.8, suggesting the additional funding may not be translating into smaller class sizes. This raises questions about how the school is allocating its resources and whether it is optimizing its use of funds to support student learning. Overall, the school faces significant academic challenges, particularly in its ability to serve certain student subgroups effectively, but its exceptional Regents exam performance and high per-student spending suggest it may have the potential to improve if it can address its underlying issues and equity gaps.


Detail:

Public 5-8

 2700 Transit Rd
       Newfane, NY  14108-1398


(716) 778-6451

District: Newfane Central School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1093rd of 1,504 New York Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,653 Help


Students who attend Newfane Middle School usually attend:

High:    Newfane Senior High School

Feeder schools for Newfane Middle School:

Elementary:    Newfane Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  9.8 Help
Number of students:  343

Racial breakdown:

White:
90.1%
Two or more races:
5.0%
Hispanic:
2.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  49.9% Help


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Compare Details Newfane Middle School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2022 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.87. (See more...)
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Compare Details Newfane Middle School ranks worse than 72.7% of middle schools in New York. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.92. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (90.1%), two or more races (5%), Hispanic (2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 49.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Newfane Middle School is 9.8. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Newfane Middle School is $17,653.
Schooldigger 2022 Rankings:

Newfane Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Newfane Middle School 1093rd of 1504 New York public middle schools. (See Newfane Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Newfane Central School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Newfane Central School District 518th of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Newfane Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 48.71 1192nd 2413 50.6%
2021 34.07 1506th 2201 31.6%
2022 38.87 1491st 2434 38.7%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Newfane Middle School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Newfane Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 75.58 262nd 1095 76.1%
2007 74.39 291st 1123 74.1%
2008 73.74 336th 1185 71.6%
2009 74.18 319th 1224 73.9%
2010 71.45 385th 1243 69.0%
2011 78.61 266th 1295 79.5%
2012 70.41 420th 1337 68.6%
2013 63.84 423rd 1373 69.2%
2014 51.78 615th 1401 56.1%
2015 55.44 566th 1407 59.8%
2016 50.50 659th 1429 53.9%
2017 47.58 740th 1455 49.1%
2018 44.35 785th 1438 45.4%
2019 45.10 732nd 1439 49.1%
2021 46.32 638th 1242 48.6%
2022 44.79 797th 1479 46.1%
2023 41.13 903rd 1500 39.8%
2024 30.92 1093rd 1504 27.3%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Newfane Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.69 520th 1170 55.6%
2019 53.11 351st 1139 69.2%
2022 39.59 718th 1283 44.0%
2023 24.19 1132nd 1307 13.4%
2024 28.09 1018th 1303 21.9%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Newfane Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.46 900th 1245 27.7%
2019 47.44 545th 1241 56.1%
2021 42.64 487th 935 47.9%
2022 28.79 1004th 1306 23.1%
2023 22.05 1127th 1288 12.5%
2024 31.41 932nd 1296 28.1%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Newfane Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.64 813th 1353 39.9%
2019 43.34 753rd 1370 45.0%
2021 38.76 659th 1066 38.2%
2022 46.27 763rd 1454 47.5%
2023 36.48 973rd 1463 33.5%
2024 39.99 905th 1465 38.2%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Newfane Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.47 693rd 1352 48.7%
2019 47.39 649th 1366 52.5%
2021 51.08 473rd 1071 55.8%
2022 40.85 840th 1455 42.3%
2023 46.54 762nd 1464 48.0%
2024 27.54 1138th 1464 22.3%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Newfane Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 26.95 589th 748 21.3%
2023 30.09 585th 772 24.2%
2024 22.79 661st 778 15.0%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Newfane Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 435 7 2 1 2 n/a n/a 0 447
1990 397 4 3 0 3 n/a n/a 0 407
1991 405 4 1 7 7 n/a n/a 0 424
1992 435 5 1 4 5 n/a n/a 0 450
1993 456 7 2 1 4 n/a n/a 0 470
1994 436 4 0 5 5 n/a n/a 0 450
1995 474 5 1 5 1 n/a n/a 0 486
1996 474 5 1 5 1 n/a n/a 0 486
1997 458 3 3 7 4 n/a n/a 0 475
1998 470 9 3 5 3 n/a n/a 0 490
1999 474 5 3 5 3 n/a n/a 0 490
2000 464 5 3 6 8 n/a n/a 0 486
2001 454 4 3 8 9 n/a n/a 0 478
2002 481 4 3 4 2 n/a n/a 0 494
2003 481 4 3 4 2 n/a n/a 0 494
2004 492 6 2 4 1 n/a n/a 0 505
2005 493 4 0 4 1 n/a n/a 0 502
2006 472 7 0 5 3 n/a n/a 0 487
2007 471 8 1 7 2 n/a n/a 1 490
2008 454 6 2 6 2 n/a n/a 2 472
2009 428 4 2 6 0 n/a n/a 0 440
2010 414 6 1 6 1 n/a n/a 2 430
2011 432 8 0 6 1 0 3 0 450
2012 540 10 3 11 1 2 6 0 573
2013 534 5 3 16 4 0 5 0 567
2014 500 3 3 18 2 0 10 0 536
2015 496 3 3 17 1 0 5 0 525
2016 467 1 1 9 1 0 11 0 490
2017 422 1 0 14 0 0 12 0 449
2018 417 2 1 9 0 2 12 0 443
2019 379 5 1 8 0 1 23 0 417
2020 348 6 1 7 1 1 27 0 391
2021 348 7 1 7 2 1 26 0 392
2022 327 5 0 9 2 0 24 0 367
2023 309 6 0 7 4 0 17 0 343

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 Newfane Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 447 33.0 13.5 n/a
1990 407 31.9 12.7 n/a
1991 424 31.9 13.2 n/a
1992 450 29.4 15.3 n/a
1993 470 33.2 14.2 n/a
1994 450 28.8 15.6 16
1995 486 31.4 15.5 13.8
1996 486 31.4 15.5 13.8
1997 475 29.8 15.9 12.8
1998 490 29.8 16.4 15.7
1999 490 29.0 16.9 15.7
2000 486 31.4 15.5 22.8
2001 478 35.1 13.6 20.5
2002 494 33.0 15.0 13
2003 494 33.0 15.0 13
2004 505 n/a n/a n/a
2005 502 33.6 14.9 25.1
2006 487 34.0 14.3 24.6
2007 490 38.0 12.9 25.8
2008 472 35.5 13.3 28.9
2009 440 34.0 12.9 30.7
2010 430 33.0 13.0 33.2
2011 450 34.7 12.9 32.7
2012 573 44.4 12.9 34
2013 567 44.0 12.8 35.4
2014 536 43.5 12.3 n/a
2015 525 41.0 12.8 38.7
2016 490 38.0 12.8 43.3
2017 449 36.4 12.3 41.2
2018 443 34.3 12.8 42.7
2019 417 30.9 13.4 47.7
2020 391 37.9 10.3 48.6
2021 392 33.9 11.5 49.7
2022 367 35.9 10.2 49.3
2023 343 34.6 9.8 49.9

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 Newfane Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 447 33.0 13.5 n/a
1990 407 31.9 12.7 n/a
1991 424 31.9 13.2 n/a
1992 450 29.4 15.3 n/a
1993 470 33.2 14.2 n/a
1994 450 28.8 15.6 16
1995 486 31.4 15.5 13.8
1996 486 31.4 15.5 13.8
1997 475 29.8 15.9 12.8
1998 490 29.8 16.4 15.7
1999 490 29.0 16.9 15.7
2000 486 31.4 15.5 22.8
2001 478 35.1 13.6 20.5
2002 494 33.0 15.0 13
2003 494 33.0 15.0 13
2004 505 n/a n/a n/a
2005 502 33.6 14.9 25.1
2006 487 34.0 14.3 24.6
2007 490 38.0 12.9 25.8
2008 472 35.5 13.3 28.9
2009 440 34.0 12.9 30.7
2010 430 33.0 13.0 33.2
2011 450 34.7 12.9 32.7
2012 573 44.4 12.9 34
2013 567 44.0 12.8 35.4
2014 536 43.5 12.3 n/a
2015 525 41.0 12.8 38.7
2016 490 38.0 12.8 43.3
2017 449 36.4 12.3 41.2
2018 443 34.3 12.8 42.7
2019 417 30.9 13.4 47.7
2020 391 37.9 10.3 48.6
2021 392 33.9 11.5 49.7
2022 367 35.9 10.2 49.3
2023 343 34.6 9.8 49.9

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.

Immunization Rates

Newfane Middle School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricella
2013100.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
2014100.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
201599.0%0.2%0.2%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.2%
201698.2%0.0%0.0%99.6%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.2%99.6%100.0%
201796.7%0.7%0.4%98.0%98.9%98.9%98.9%98.7%98.4%98.9%
201893.8%1.1%0.2%98.2%98.6%98.6%98.6%98.6%98.2%98.2%
201997.3%0.0%0.0%99.0%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.3%
202099.2%0.0%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%100.0%99.7%99.7%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Newfane Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $200 (1.5%) $13,340 (98.5%) $13,540
2020 $119 (0.8%) $14,531 (99.2%) $14,650
2021 $124 (0.9%) $14,210 (99.1%) $14,334
2022 $509 (3.2%) $15,225 (96.8%) $15,734
2023 $662 (3.8%) $16,991 (96.2%) $17,653

Data source: New York Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Newfane Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1192nd of 2413 Elementary schoolsRanks 1491st of 2434 Elementary schools
 11.9%
Ranks 732nd of 1439 Middle schoolsRanks 903rd of 1500 Middle schools
 9.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (Newfane Middle School)3134.6
 3.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Newfane Central School District)3134.6
 3.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New York)3845.1
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Newfane Middle School)3746.1
 9%
   5th Grade Math (Newfane Central School District)3746.1
 9%
   5th Grade Math (New York)4649.7
 3.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Newfane Middle School)5236.1
 15.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Newfane Central School District)5234.7
 17.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4745.8
 1.2%
6th Grade Math (Newfane Middle School)5139.3
 11.7%
   6th Grade Math (Newfane Central School District)5137.5
 13.5%
   6th Grade Math (New York)4748.1
 1.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Newfane Middle School)4051
 11%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Newfane Central School District)3750
 13%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4048
 8%
7th Grade Math (Newfane Middle School)2743.9
 16.9%
   7th Grade Math (Newfane Central School District)2542.9
 17.9%
   7th Grade Math (New York)4451.9
 7.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Newfane Middle School)3542.6
 7.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Newfane Central School District)3440.8
 6.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4855.2
 7.2%
8th Grade Math (Newfane Middle School)016.1
 16.1%
   8th Grade Math (Newfane Central School District)016.1
 16.1%
   8th Grade Math (New York)3340.7
 7.7%
End of Course Common Core Algebra I (Newfane Middle School)100100
   End of Course Common Core Algebra I (Newfane Central School District)85.581
 4.4%
   End of Course Common Core Algebra I (New York)71.164.6
 6.5%
End of Course Living Environment (Newfane Middle School)100100
   End of Course Living Environment (Newfane Central School District)87.169.8
 17.3%
   End of Course Living Environment (New York)73.265.7
 7.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students417343
 17.7%
African American56
 20%
American Indian04
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic87
 12.5%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White379309
 18.5%
Two or More Races2317
 26.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients47.7%49.9%
 2.1%


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Newfane Middle School ranks 1093rd of 1504 New York middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 343 students attended Newfane Middle School.

Students at Newfane Middle School are 90% White, 5% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic, 2% African American, 1% American Indian.

Students who attend Newfane Middle School usually go on to attend Newfane Senior High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the WNYC and the New York State Department of Health and the NY State Education Department.

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