Griffith Institute Middle School vs. Pioneer Middle School
Should you attend Griffith Institute Middle School or Pioneer 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
Griffith Institute Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Pioneer Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 366 students in grades 6-8, Griffith Institute 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 51% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is equal to 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 8% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 649 students in grades 5-8, Pioneer 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 49% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is equal to 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 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
5-8
Total Students
366 students
649 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
57% | 43%
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
73 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
9:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1983 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#2042 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
75-79%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 5 Students
-
150
Grade 6 Students
112
183
Grade 7 Students
121
167
Grade 8 Students
130
138
Ungraded Students
3
11
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
2%
2%
% Black
2%
1%
% White
92%
94%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
2%
Diversity Score
0.15
0.12
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
