Serving 227 students in grades 7-8, Woodlands 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 20-24% (which was lower than the New York state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 29% (which was lower than the New York state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 91% 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
227 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)20-24%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)29%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
10%
Hispanic
38%
29%
Black
47%
16%
White
9%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% NY state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NY state average).
How many students attend Woodlands Middle School?
227 students attend Woodlands Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Woodlands Middle School students are Black, 38% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Woodlands Middle School?
Woodlands Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Woodlands Middle School offer ?
Woodlands Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Woodlands Middle School part of?
Woodlands Middle School is part of Greenburgh Central School District.
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