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West Middle School

Summary:

West Middle School is a public middle school located in West Seneca, New York, serving 780 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the West Seneca Central School District, which is ranked 539 out of 866 school districts in New York and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

West Middle School stands out in several ways. It has a significantly higher percentage of white students (85.64%) compared to nearby schools like Maryvale Middle School (68.62%) and Cheektowaga Middle School (33.97%). Academically, the school performs on par with or slightly below district and state averages, but it excels in Regents exam performance, with 100% proficiency in Algebra I and Earth Science. However, the school struggles with achievement gaps, ranking in the bottom quartile of New York middle schools for African American and white student subgroups.

Compared to nearby schools, West Middle School has a higher spending per student ($16,549) and a relatively high percentage of students (43.21%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, which is lower than some neighboring schools like Cheektowaga Middle School (54.12%) and Lackawanna Middle School (79.85%). While the school has maintained a consistent 2-star rating, some nearby schools, such as Orchard Park Middle School, significantly outperform West Middle School across multiple academic measures, suggesting opportunities for improvement.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 395 Center Rd
       West Seneca, NY  14224-1986

(716) 677-3500

District: West Seneca Central School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
915th of 1,500 New York Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,549 Help


Students who attend West Middle School usually attend:

High:    West Seneca West Senior High School

Feeder schools for West Middle School:

Elementary:    Allendale Elementary School
    West Elementary School
    Winchester-Potters Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.0 Help
Number of students:  780

Racial breakdown:

White:
85.6%
Hispanic:
5.9%
Two or more races:
4.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  43.2% Help


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Compare Details West Middle School ranks worse than 61% of middle schools in New York. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.31. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (85.6%), Hispanic (5.9%), two or more races (4.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 43.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West Middle School is 11. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Middle School is $16,549.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

West Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks West Middle School 915th of 1500 New York public middle schools. (See West 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 West Middle School

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Rank History for all students at West Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 75.88 261st 1095 76.2%
2007 82.60 161st 1123 85.7%
2008 83.10 135th 1185 88.6%
2009 81.14 140th 1224 88.6%
2010 75.26 308th 1243 75.2%
2011 78.87 262nd 1295 79.8%
2012 76.87 296th 1337 77.9%
2013 63.39 434th 1373 68.4%
2014 51.20 629th 1401 55.1%
2015 46.84 722nd 1407 48.7%
2016 46.97 722nd 1429 49.5%
2017 39.38 878th 1455 39.7%
2018 52.57 635th 1438 55.8%
2019 37.95 869th 1439 39.6%
2021 36.19 809th 1242 34.9%
2022 45.96 772nd 1479 47.8%
2023 40.31 915th 1500 39.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at West Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 32.53 79th 126 37.3%
2022 27.16 132nd 190 30.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at West Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.73 633rd 1170 45.9%
2019 29.95 881st 1139 22.7%
2021 26.24 417th 522 20.1%
2022 44.08 600th 1283 53.2%
2023 41.34 703rd 1307 46.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at West Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.43 709th 1245 43.1%
2019 25.94 992nd 1241 20.1%
2021 37.70 570th 935 39.0%
2022 35.40 843rd 1306 35.5%
2023 34.83 903rd 1288 29.9%
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Rank History for Female students at West Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.15 565th 1353 58.2%
2019 41.91 795th 1370 42.0%
2021 35.02 736th 1066 31.0%
2022 47.65 745th 1454 48.8%
2023 36.44 974th 1463 33.4%
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Rank History for Male students at West Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.22 626th 1352 53.7%
2019 37.46 826th 1366 39.5%
2021 34.66 720th 1071 32.8%
2022 45.11 753rd 1455 48.2%
2023 44.16 809th 1464 44.7%
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Rank History for African American students at West Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 25.40 557th 706 21.1%
2023 13.79 653rd 696 6.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at West Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 37.58 278th 449 38.1%
2022 38.40 553rd 914 39.5%
2023 45.77 479th 943 49.2%
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Rank History for White students at West Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.55 489th 763 35.9%
2019 25.84 562nd 716 21.5%
2021 23.40 511th 614 16.8%
2022 33.72 509th 748 32.0%
2023 29.92 588th 772 23.8%
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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 West Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 524 1 1 3 1 n/a n/a 0 530
1990 481 2 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 486
1991 510 2 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 515
1992 517 3 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 521
1993 553 6 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 559
1994 620 7 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 628
1995 693 4 5 7 1 n/a n/a 0 710
1996 693 4 5 7 1 n/a n/a 0 710
1997 696 7 5 1 1 n/a n/a 0 710
1998 647 7 6 3 4 n/a n/a 0 667
1999 646 7 5 4 1 n/a n/a 0 663
2000 665 6 5 6 4 n/a n/a 0 686
2001 635 8 3 6 1 n/a n/a 0 653
2002 666 8 1 5 1 n/a n/a 0 681
2003 666 8 1 5 1 n/a n/a 0 681
2004 708 8 3 6 2 n/a n/a 0 727
2005 701 4 5 5 2 n/a n/a 0 717
2006 696 1 4 10 3 n/a n/a 0 714
2007 670 5 8 17 3 n/a n/a 0 703
2008 652 7 3 14 3 n/a n/a 0 679
2009 638 9 3 11 4 n/a n/a 4 669
2010 637 10 7 18 4 n/a n/a 5 681
2011 623 10 5 21 3 0 6 0 668
2012 605 13 1 16 3 1 3 0 642
2013 575 14 3 19 2 0 2 0 615
2014 864 19 5 31 4 0 12 0 935
2015 864 25 5 37 4 0 20 0 955
2016 821 17 6 35 6 0 13 0 898
2017 790 18 3 31 2 0 22 0 866
2018 773 16 2 29 3 1 18 0 842
2019 741 14 7 30 4 0 29 0 825
2020 729 16 6 36 3 0 37 0 827
2021 702 19 6 39 2 0 35 0 803
2022 695 21 5 42 3 0 35 0 801
2023 668 23 7 46 3 0 33 0 780

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 West Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 530 32.2 16.4 n/a
1990 486 29.7 16.3 n/a
1991 515 33.0 15.6 n/a
1992 521 38.2 13.6 n/a
1993 559 39.3 14.2 n/a
1994 628 40.3 15.6 15.9
1995 710 48.3 14.7 13.1
1996 710 48.3 14.7 13.1
1997 710 45.5 15.6 15.5
1998 667 49.6 13.4 19.2
1999 663 52.6 12.6 15.4
2000 686 51.2 13.4 24.1
2001 653 52.6 12.4 24
2002 681 52.9 12.9 25
2003 681 52.9 12.9 25
2004 727 n/a n/a n/a
2005 717 53.4 13.4 26.5
2006 714 52.0 13.7 32.1
2007 703 53.4 13.2 30
2008 679 51.4 13.2 27.4
2009 669 50.2 13.3 27.7
2010 681 49.8 13.6 27.8
2011 668 55.0 12.1 29
2012 642 48.9 13.1 31.6
2013 615 48.8 12.5 32.8
2014 935 66.2 14.1 26.2
2015 955 63.0 15.1 36.1
2016 898 63.0 14.2 37.2
2017 866 60.1 14.3 39.6
2018 842 59.0 14.2 40.1
2019 825 60.0 13.7 39.9
2020 827 67.0 12.3 42
2021 803 65.3 12.2 41
2022 801 73.5 10.8 40.3
2023 780 70.5 11.0 43.2

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 West Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 530 32.2 16.4 n/a
1990 486 29.7 16.3 n/a
1991 515 33.0 15.6 n/a
1992 521 38.2 13.6 n/a
1993 559 39.3 14.2 n/a
1994 628 40.3 15.6 15.9
1995 710 48.3 14.7 13.1
1996 710 48.3 14.7 13.1
1997 710 45.5 15.6 15.5
1998 667 49.6 13.4 19.2
1999 663 52.6 12.6 15.4
2000 686 51.2 13.4 24.1
2001 653 52.6 12.4 24
2002 681 52.9 12.9 25
2003 681 52.9 12.9 25
2004 727 n/a n/a n/a
2005 717 53.4 13.4 26.5
2006 714 52.0 13.7 32.1
2007 703 53.4 13.2 30
2008 679 51.4 13.2 27.4
2009 669 50.2 13.3 27.7
2010 681 49.8 13.6 27.8
2011 668 55.0 12.1 29
2012 642 48.9 13.1 31.6
2013 615 48.8 12.5 32.8
2014 935 66.2 14.1 26.2
2015 955 63.0 15.1 36.1
2016 898 63.0 14.2 37.2
2017 866 60.1 14.3 39.6
2018 842 59.0 14.2 40.1
2019 825 60.0 13.7 39.9
2020 827 67.0 12.3 42
2021 803 65.3 12.2 41
2022 801 73.5 10.8 40.3
2023 780 70.5 11.0 43.2

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

West Middle School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricella
201399.5%0.5%0.0%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%
201499.6%0.2%0.2%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%
201598.1%0.8%0.2%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%98.8%98.2%
201698.3%1.2%0.2%98.3%98.6%98.6%98.6%98.6%98.4%98.6%
201797.2%1.6%0.0%98.3%98.4%98.4%98.4%98.4%98.4%98.3%
201897.9%0.8%0.1%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.0%
201997.6%0.0%0.0%99.8%99.9%99.9%99.9%99.8%99.9%99.8%
202099.3%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.6%

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $474 (3.6%) $12,563 (96.4%) $13,038
2020 $562 (4.2%) $12,859 (95.8%) $13,421
2021 $494 (3.5%) $13,627 (96.5%) $14,121
2022 $866 (5.9%) $13,899 (94.1%) $14,764
2023 $1,567 (9.5%) $14,981 (90.5%) $16,549

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

Impact of COVID-19 on West Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 869th of 1439 Middle schoolsRanks 915th of 1500 Middle schools
 0.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (West Middle School)3334.7
 1.7%
   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 (West Middle School)3842.9
 4.9%
   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 (West Middle School)3036.7
 6.7%
   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 (West Middle School)3756.3
 19.3%
   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 (West Middle School)3931.5
 7.5%
   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 (West Middle School)3239.1
 7.1%
   8th Grade Math (West Seneca Central School District)2837
 9%
   8th Grade Math (New York)3340.7
 7.7%
End of Course Algebra I (West 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 (West 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 Students825780
 5.5%
African American1423
 64.3%
American Indian43
 25%
Asian77
Hispanic3046
 53.3%
Pacific Islander00
White741668
 9.9%
Two or More Races2933
 13.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients39.9%43.2%
 3.3%

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In the 2022-23 school year, 780 students attended West Middle School.

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

Students at West Middle School are 86% White, 6% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 3% African American.

West Middle School ranks 915th of 1500 New York middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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