Serving 284 students in grades 7-8, West Hempstead 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 was 35-39% (which was lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Rankings
West Hempstead Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
284 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#2616 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
10%
Hispanic
43%
29%
Black
24%
16%
White
21%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is West Hempstead Middle School's ranking?
West Hempstead Middle School is ranked #2616 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend West Hempstead Middle School?
284 students attend West Hempstead Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of West Hempstead Middle School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 21% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Hempstead Middle School?
West Hempstead Middle School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does West Hempstead Middle School offer ?
West Hempstead Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is West Hempstead Middle School part of?
West Hempstead Middle School is part of West Hempstead Union Free School District.
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