Westbury Middle School vs. Academy Charter School
Should you attend Westbury Middle School or Academy Charter 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
Overview
Serving 1,053 students in grades 6-8, Westbury 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 16% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower 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 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,880 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Academy Charter 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 58% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
6-8
K-12
Total Students
1,053 students
1,880 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
46% | 54%
Total Classroom Teachers
103 teachers
110 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#3747 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1271 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
59%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
76%
Graduation Rate
n/a
90-94%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
-
152
Grade 1 Students
-
148
Grade 2 Students
-
151
Grade 3 Students
-
152
Grade 4 Students
-
237
Grade 5 Students
-
129
Grade 6 Students
321
132
Grade 7 Students
350
127
Grade 8 Students
375
126
Grade 9 Students
-
135
Grade 10 Students
-
124
Grade 11 Students
-
116
Grade 12 Students
-
151
Ungraded Students
7
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
74%
59%
% Black
22%
38%
% White
3%
n/a
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
1%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.41
0.51
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
75%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
