Candlewood Middle School vs. West Hollow Middle School
Should you attend Candlewood Middle School or West Hollow 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
Candlewood Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
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Attribute
Diversity
West Hollow Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 738 students in grades 6-8, Candlewood Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 955 students in grades 6-8, West Hollow Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (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 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
738 students
955 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
94 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#903 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#1023 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
61%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
86%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
228
294
Grade 7 Students
217
351
Grade 8 Students
272
297
Ungraded Students
21
13
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
22%
20%
% Hispanic
16%
16%
% Black
16%
12%
% White
39%
46%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
Diversity Score
0.75
0.71
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
