Serving 255 students in grades 5-8, Perry 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 was 22% (which was lower than the New York state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30% (which was lower than the New York state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
255 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)22%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)30%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
2%
30%
Black
n/a
16%
White
96%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% NY state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% NY state average).
How many students attend Perry Middle School?
255 students attend Perry Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Perry Middle School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Perry Middle School?
Perry Middle School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Perry Middle School offer ?
Perry Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Perry Middle School part of?
Perry Middle School is part of Perry Central School District.
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