Newfane Intermediate School serves 299 students in grades 4-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 73% (which was higher than the New York state average of 67%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 57% (which was lower than the New York state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which was lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
Total Students
299 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)73%
67%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)57%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
3%
29%
Black
1%
16%
White
93%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
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?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 67% NY state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% NY state average).
How many students attend Newfane Intermediate School?
299 students attend Newfane Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Newfane Intermediate School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Newfane Intermediate School?
Newfane Intermediate School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Newfane Intermediate School offer ?
Newfane Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 4-5
What school district is Newfane Intermediate School part of?
Newfane Intermediate School is part of Newfane Central School District.
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