Richard H O'rourke Middle School vs. Oliver W Winch Middle School
Should you attend Richard H O'rourke Middle School or Oliver W Winch 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
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Top Rankings
Richard H O'rourke Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Oliver W Winch Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 724 students in grades 6-8, Richard H O'rourke Middle School ranks in the top 30% 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 54% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (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 11% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 668 students in grades 6-8, Oliver W Winch 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 40% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
724 students
668 students
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
52 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1297 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#2230 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
80%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
230
208
Grade 7 Students
247
229
Grade 8 Students
236
227
Ungraded Students
11
4
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
1%
% Hispanic
2%
4%
% Black
2%
n/a
% White
89%
92%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
3%
Diversity Score
0.21
0.15
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
