Candlewood Middle School vs. West Hollow Middle School
Should you attend Candlewood Middle School or West Hollow 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
Candlewood Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
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Attribute
Diversity
West Hollow Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 719 students in grades 6-8, Candlewood Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher 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 60% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is equal to the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 969 students in grades 6-8, West Hollow Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher 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 52% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
719 students
969 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
98 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#903 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#1023 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
61%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
86%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
210
343
Grade 7 Students
274
285
Grade 8 Students
210
337
Ungraded Students
25
4
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
21%
19%
% Hispanic
17%
16%
% Black
16%
12%
% White
40%
48%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
Diversity Score
0.75
0.70
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
