George Washington Middle School vs. Persell Middle School
Should you attend George Washington Middle School or Persell 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
George Washington Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Persell Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 469 students in grades 5-8, George Washington 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 is 18% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower 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 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 417 students in grades 5-8, Persell 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 is 19% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower 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 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
5-8
5-8
Total Students
469 students
417 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
44 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#3649 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#3769 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
31%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
60-64%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 5 Students
110
113
Grade 6 Students
103
101
Grade 7 Students
129
94
Grade 8 Students
124
109
Ungraded Students
3
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
32%
17%
% Black
5%
2%
% White
50%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
9%
Diversity Score
0.64
0.46
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
73%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
