Akron Middle School vs. Alden Middle School
Should you attend Akron Middle School or Alden Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Akron Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Student Attention
Alden Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 280 students in grades 6-8, Akron Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher 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 21% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 347 students in grades 6-8, Alden Middle School ranks in the top 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 37% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
280 students
347 students
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
33 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1383 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#2053 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
56%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
70-74%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
91
98
Grade 7 Students
96
125
Grade 8 Students
93
118
Ungraded Students
-
6
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
13%
1%
% Asian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
1%
1%
% Black
1%
n/a
% White
79%
97%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
1%
Diversity Score
0.36
0.06
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
25%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
