Lancaster Middle School vs. William Street School
Should you attend Lancaster Middle School or William Street 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
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William Street School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 873 students in grades 7-8, Lancaster 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 42% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,293 students in grades 4-6, William Street 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 52% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
7-8
4-6
Total Students
873 students
1,293 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
93 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2263 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1638 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
93%
94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 4 Students
-
444
Grade 5 Students
-
433
Grade 6 Students
-
412
Grade 7 Students
432
-
Grade 8 Students
433
-
Ungraded Students
8
4
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
4%
3%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
90%
91%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.19
0.17
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
21%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
