Gowana Middle School vs. Acadia Middle School
Should you attend Gowana Middle School or Acadia 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
Gowana Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Acadia Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 773 students in grades 6-8, Gowana Middle School ranks in the top 20% 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 66% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (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 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 744 students in grades 6-8, Acadia Middle School ranks in the top 20% 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 65% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
773 students
744 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
61 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#685 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#795 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
65%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
73%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
84%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
262
257
Grade 7 Students
253
232
Grade 8 Students
258
237
Ungraded Students
-
18
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
15%
% Hispanic
6%
8%
% Black
2%
3%
% White
80%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
Diversity Score
0.35
0.51
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
19%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
