Serving 261 students in grades 5-8, Letchworth 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 is 47% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 261 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Letchworth Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Letchworth Middle School's student population of 261 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 77% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
261 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Year Founded
1905
First Day of School
Sat. Sep 6, 2025
Last Day of School
Sat. Jun 27, 2026
Campus Size
75
School Mascot
Legends
School Rankings
Letchworth Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Letchworth Middle School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3077 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
5%
30%
Black
n/a
16%
White
95%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Legends
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Letchworth Middle School's ranking?
Letchworth Middle School is ranked #3077 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Letchworth Middle School often compared to?
Letchworth Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Perry Elementary School, Warsaw Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Letchworth Middle School?
261 students attend Letchworth Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Letchworth Middle School students are White, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Letchworth Middle School?
Letchworth Middle School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Letchworth Middle School offer ?
Letchworth Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Letchworth Middle School part of?
Letchworth Middle School is part of Letchworth Central School District.
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