Clarke Middle School vs. South Woods Middle School
Should you attend Clarke Middle School or South Woods 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
Clarke Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Student Attention
South Woods Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 637 students in grades 6-8, Clarke 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 66% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is equal to the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 746 students in grades 6-8, South Woods Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
Yes
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
637 students
746 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
73 teachers
82 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#894 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#440 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
85%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
77%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
189
266
Grade 7 Students
208
230
Grade 8 Students
235
250
Ungraded Students
5
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
27%
46%
% Hispanic
29%
5%
% Black
3%
1%
% White
40%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
Diversity Score
0.69
0.59
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
12%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%
