William Street School vs. Lancaster Middle School
Should you attend William Street School or Lancaster 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
William Street School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
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Overview
Serving 1,300 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 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 848 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 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
4-6
7-8
Total Students
1,300 students
848 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
98 teachers
74 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1638 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#2263 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
94%
93%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 4 Students
411
-
Grade 5 Students
446
-
Grade 6 Students
441
-
Grade 7 Students
-
409
Grade 8 Students
-
428
Ungraded Students
2
11
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
3%
3%
% Black
2%
1%
% White
91%
90%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
Diversity Score
0.17
0.19
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
