Serving 178 students in grades 7-8, West Hill 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 ≤5% (which was lower than the New York state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 10-14% (which was lower than the New York state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 94% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
178 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)≤5%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)10-14%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
16%
29%
Black
74%
16%
White
6%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% NY state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NY state average).
How many students attend West Hill Middle School?
178 students attend West Hill Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of West Hill Middle School students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Hill Middle School?
West Hill Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does West Hill Middle School offer ?
West Hill Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is West Hill Middle School part of?
West Hill Middle School is part of Albany City School District.
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