Woodland Middle School vs. West Hempstead Middle School
Should you attend Woodland Middle School or West Hempstead 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
Woodland Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
West Hempstead Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 1,151 students in grades 6-8, Woodland 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 67% (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 58% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 284 students in grades 7-8, West Hempstead 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 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
7-8
Total Students
1,151 students
284 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
107 teachers
34 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
8:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#906 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#2616 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
35-39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
40-44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
70-74%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
401
-
Grade 7 Students
356
137
Grade 8 Students
394
145
Ungraded Students
-
2
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
30%
6%
% Hispanic
21%
43%
% Black
6%
24%
% White
42%
21%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
1%
5%
Diversity Score
0.69
0.71
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
