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East Middle School

Summary:

East Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in the West Seneca Central School District in West Seneca, New York. The school has a student population of 582 and a racial makeup that is predominantly White (78.52% in 2022-2023), with smaller percentages of African American (7.73%), Hispanic (6.19%), Asian (2.23%), and other racial groups.

East Middle School's academic performance, as measured by state assessments, is generally below the district and state averages. For example, in the 2022-2023 school year, the percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts (ELA) ranged from 25% (7th grade) to 36.36% (8th grade), compared to the West Seneca Central School District averages of 31.56% to 32.89% and the state average of 45.82% to 55.2%. Similarly, in Math, East Middle School's proficiency rates ranged from 34.38% (8th grade) to 38.24% (7th grade), compared to the district averages of 37.02% to 48.45% and the state average of 40.74% to 51.94%. The school's statewide ranking has also declined over the years, from a high of 328 out of 1,373 New York middle schools in 2012-2013 to a ranking of 1,049 out of 1,500 in 2022-2023.

East Middle School's performance on state assessments varies significantly across different student subgroups. For example, in 2022-2023, the school's ranking for African American students was 665 out of 696 New York middle schools, while the ranking for White students was 598 out of 772. The school also struggles with the performance of students with disabilities and those from low socioeconomic backgrounds, ranking in the bottom 20% of New York middle schools for these subgroups. Additionally, East Middle School has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 52.58% in the 2022-2023 school year, significantly higher than the nearby West Middle School (43.21%) and the more affluent Orchard Park Middle School (14.64%).


Detail:

Public 6-8

 1445 Center Rd
       West Seneca, NY  14224-3292

(716) 677-3530

District: West Seneca Central School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1049th of 1,500 New York Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,590 Help


Students who attend East Middle School usually attend:

High:    West Seneca East Senior High School

Feeder schools for East Middle School:

Elementary:    Clinton Elementary School
    Northwood Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.0 Help
Number of students:  582

Racial breakdown:

White:
78.5%
African American:
7.7%
Hispanic:
6.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  52.6% Help


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Compare Details East Middle School ranks worse than 69.9% of middle schools in New York. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.79. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (78.5%), African American (7.7%), Hispanic (6.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 52.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at East Middle School is 10. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at East Middle School is $18,590.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

East Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks East Middle School 1049th of 1500 New York public middle schools. (See East Middle School in the ranking list.)

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West Seneca Central School District:

SchoolDigger ranks West Seneca Central School District 539th of 866 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for East Middle School

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Rank History for all students at East Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 73.33 301st 1095 72.5%
2007 83.16 146th 1123 87.0%
2008 77.72 245th 1185 79.3%
2009 79.37 184th 1224 85.0%
2010 82.51 182nd 1243 85.4%
2011 83.56 177th 1295 86.3%
2012 81.08 217th 1337 83.8%
2013 70.78 328th 1373 76.1%
2014 57.14 525th 1401 62.5%
2015 60.08 494th 1407 64.9%
2016 59.93 500th 1429 65.0%
2017 54.82 601st 1455 58.7%
2018 53.62 617th 1438 57.1%
2019 46.50 704th 1439 51.1%
2021 38.03 782nd 1242 37.0%
2022 42.12 851st 1479 42.5%
2023 32.79 1049th 1500 30.1%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at East Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 16.29 183rd 208 12.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at East Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.57 380th 1170 67.5%
2019 25.91 997th 1139 12.5%
2021 25.57 423rd 522 19.0%
2022 33.22 912th 1283 28.9%
2023 27.04 1055th 1307 19.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at East Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.81 585th 1245 53.0%
2019 28.00 945th 1241 23.9%
2021 23.73 799th 935 14.5%
2022 31.27 954th 1306 27.0%
2023 26.66 1040th 1288 19.3%
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Rank History for Female students at East Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.71 597th 1353 55.9%
2019 52.76 597th 1370 56.4%
2021 30.91 792nd 1066 25.7%
2022 47.73 743rd 1454 48.9%
2023 32.12 1055th 1463 27.9%
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Rank History for Male students at East Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.54 584th 1352 56.8%
2019 42.28 740th 1366 45.8%
2021 43.07 595th 1071 44.4%
2022 38.56 886th 1455 39.1%
2023 34.56 988th 1464 32.5%
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Rank History for African American students at East Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 17.91 599th 653 8.3%
2022 34.50 471st 706 33.3%
2023 12.49 665th 696 4.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at East Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 35.78 599th 914 34.5%
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Rank History for White students at East Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.85 441st 763 42.2%
2019 35.56 478th 716 33.2%
2021 35.04 429th 614 30.1%
2022 33.26 513th 748 31.4%
2023 28.10 598th 772 22.5%
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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 East Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 693 7 8 1 0 n/a n/a 0 709
1990 690 3 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 698
1991 702 2 2 5 1 n/a n/a 0 712
1992 647 3 6 5 1 n/a n/a 0 662
1993 674 2 6 3 1 n/a n/a 0 686
1994 651 7 5 1 1 n/a n/a 0 665
1995 547 2 4 0 1 n/a n/a 0 554
1996 547 2 4 0 1 n/a n/a 0 554
1997 547 5 4 2 6 n/a n/a 0 564
1998 542 1 2 1 9 n/a n/a 0 555
1999 546 9 4 7 2 n/a n/a 0 568
2000 565 5 6 3 0 n/a n/a 0 579
2001 526 6 7 3 4 n/a n/a 0 546
2002 590 17 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 610
2003 590 17 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 610
2004 567 18 1 3 2 n/a n/a 0 591
2005 547 11 5 3 1 n/a n/a 0 567
2006 514 8 8 2 0 n/a n/a 0 532
2007 484 8 7 9 2 n/a n/a 0 510
2008 462 11 2 8 3 n/a n/a 0 486
2009 444 13 4 8 1 n/a n/a 2 472
2010 418 13 7 9 3 n/a n/a 5 455
2011 403 20 11 8 3 0 4 0 449
2012 427 17 5 9 1 0 1 0 460
2013 458 16 3 19 5 0 4 0 505
2014 827 31 15 26 9 0 10 0 918
2015 771 41 13 24 5 0 14 0 868
2016 742 37 17 22 3 0 14 0 835
2017 704 36 12 23 1 1 21 0 798
2018 691 42 12 34 0 1 20 0 800
2019 676 53 16 46 1 0 25 0 817
2020 662 57 17 48 1 0 26 0 811
2021 640 49 18 49 3 0 27 0 786
2022 490 35 10 35 3 0 28 0 601
2023 457 45 13 36 4 0 27 0 582

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 East Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 709 39.2 18.0 n/a
1990 698 42.3 16.5 n/a
1991 712 44.6 15.9 n/a
1992 662 40.8 16.2 n/a
1993 686 39.9 17.2 n/a
1994 665 38.0 17.5 6.8
1995 554 36.9 15.0 9.4
1996 554 36.9 15.0 9.4
1997 564 30.5 18.5 8.9
1998 555 35.0 15.9 8.6
1999 568 34.0 16.7 10
2000 579 37.0 15.6 19
2001 546 39.0 14.0 18.7
2002 610 43.8 13.9 21.1
2003 610 43.8 13.9 21.1
2004 591 n/a n/a n/a
2005 567 39.7 14.3 20.5
2006 532 40.0 13.3 21.8
2007 510 36.0 14.2 23.5
2008 486 36.0 13.5 21
2009 472 36.0 13.1 29.8
2010 455 37.0 12.2 28
2011 449 36.0 12.4 25.8
2012 460 36.0 12.7 28.9
2013 505 35.0 14.4 30.7
2014 918 66.0 13.9 25.9
2015 868 65.0 13.3 38.5
2016 835 59.0 14.1 40
2017 798 55.9 14.2 40.9
2018 800 57.0 14.0 41
2019 817 51.8 15.7 38.1
2020 811 69.0 11.7 40.1
2021 786 65.1 12.0 41.7
2022 601 54.6 11.0 42.6
2023 582 58.0 10.0 52.6

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 East Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 709 39.2 18.0 n/a
1990 698 42.3 16.5 n/a
1991 712 44.6 15.9 n/a
1992 662 40.8 16.2 n/a
1993 686 39.9 17.2 n/a
1994 665 38.0 17.5 6.8
1995 554 36.9 15.0 9.4
1996 554 36.9 15.0 9.4
1997 564 30.5 18.5 8.9
1998 555 35.0 15.9 8.6
1999 568 34.0 16.7 10
2000 579 37.0 15.6 19
2001 546 39.0 14.0 18.7
2002 610 43.8 13.9 21.1
2003 610 43.8 13.9 21.1
2004 591 n/a n/a n/a
2005 567 39.7 14.3 20.5
2006 532 40.0 13.3 21.8
2007 510 36.0 14.2 23.5
2008 486 36.0 13.5 21
2009 472 36.0 13.1 29.8
2010 455 37.0 12.2 28
2011 449 36.0 12.4 25.8
2012 460 36.0 12.7 28.9
2013 505 35.0 14.4 30.7
2014 918 66.0 13.9 25.9
2015 868 65.0 13.3 38.5
2016 835 59.0 14.1 40
2017 798 55.9 14.2 40.9
2018 800 57.0 14.0 41
2019 817 51.8 15.7 38.1
2020 811 69.0 11.7 40.1
2021 786 65.1 12.0 41.7
2022 601 54.6 11.0 42.6
2023 582 58.0 10.0 52.6

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

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricella
201399.4%0.2%0.2%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%
201499.6%0.2%0.1%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.6%99.7%
201599.1%0.0%0.1%99.2%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.5%99.2%
201698.4%0.1%0.1%99.4%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.6%99.6%99.6%
201799.0%0.1%0.1%99.5%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.8%99.8%99.8%
201898.5%0.1%0.0%99.9%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.9%
201998.7%0.0%0.0%99.9%99.9%99.9%99.9%100.0%100.0%99.8%
202099.5%0.0%99.8%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.9%100.0%99.9%

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $823 (6.3%) $12,309 (93.7%) $13,133
2020 $555 (4.2%) $12,742 (95.8%) $13,297
2021 $852 (5.8%) $13,721 (94.2%) $14,573
2022 $1,757 (11.2%) $13,879 (88.8%) $15,636
2023 $1,721 (9.3%) $16,870 (90.7%) $18,590

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

Impact of COVID-19 on East Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 704th of 1439 Middle schoolsRanks 1049th of 1500 Middle schools
 21%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (East Middle School)3531.5
 3.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (West Seneca Central School District)3433.1
 0.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4745.8
 1.2%
6th Grade Math (East Middle School)5534.8
 20.2%
   6th Grade Math (West Seneca Central School District)4638.9
 7.1%
   6th Grade Math (New York)4748.1
 1.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (East Middle School)3825
 13%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (West Seneca Central School District)3331.6
 1.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4048
 8%
7th Grade Math (East Middle School)3638.2
 2.2%
   7th Grade Math (West Seneca Central School District)3548.5
 13.5%
   7th Grade Math (New York)4451.9
 7.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (East Middle School)4636.4
 9.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (West Seneca Central School District)4132.9
 8.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4855.2
 7.2%
8th Grade Math (East Middle School)2534.4
 9.4%
   8th Grade Math (West Seneca Central School District)2837
 9%
   8th Grade Math (New York)3340.7
 7.7%
End of Course Algebra I (East Middle School)100100
   End of Course Algebra I (West Seneca Central School District)84.675.8
 8.9%
   End of Course Algebra I (New York)71.164.6
 6.5%
End of Course Earth Science (East Middle School)100100
   End of Course Earth Science (West Seneca Central School District)76.572.5
 4%
   End of Course Earth Science (New York)68.965
 3.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students817582
 28.8%
African American5345
 15.1%
American Indian14
 300%
Asian1613
 18.8%
Hispanic4636
 21.7%
Pacific Islander00
White676457
 32.4%
Two or More Races2527
 8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients38.1%52.6%
 14.5%

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Students at East Middle School are 79% White, 8% African American, 6% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Students who attend East Middle School usually go on to attend West Seneca East Senior High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 582 students attended East Middle School.

East Middle School ranks 1049th of 1500 New York middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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