William Paca Middle School vs. Dayton Avenue School
Should you attend William Paca Middle School or Dayton Avenue 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
William Paca Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
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Attribute
Diversity
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Overview
Serving 1,009 students in grades 6-8, William Paca 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 is 29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower 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 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 412 students in grades 3-6, Dayton Avenue School ranks in the top 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 is 44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (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 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
3-6
Total Students
1,009 students
412 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
95 teachers
42 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#3132 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#2068 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
≥90%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 3 Students
-
84
Grade 4 Students
-
103
Grade 5 Students
-
107
Grade 6 Students
336
106
Grade 7 Students
300
-
Grade 8 Students
354
-
Ungraded Students
19
12
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
40%
16%
% Black
21%
2%
% White
30%
80%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
1%
Diversity Score
0.71
0.34
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
