Below Average
#4070 of 4,742 schools in NY
Clifford Wise Intermediate School
Elementary School · Medina Central School District · Medina, NY
A Medina Central School District elementary school where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1016 GWINN ST, Medina, NY 14103
- Math 23% proficient (2022)
- Reading 34% proficient (2022)
- 10:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Clifford Wise Intermediate School score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 51 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 28% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
53.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Clifford Wise Intermediate School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 32Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$68,781
Median home value
$127,100
Median rent
$911/mo
College educated
18.3%
Homeownership
72%
Poverty rate
10.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 14103; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orleans-niagara BocesEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | K–12 | 1.9 mi | 488 | Compare → |
| Orleans County Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–12 | 3.9 mi | 18 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Medina Central School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $26,307NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Clifford Wise Intermediate School is listed in MEDINA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Clifford Wise Intermediate School
Clifford Wise Intermediate School is a public elementary school in Medina, NY, part of Medina Central School District, serving approximately 369 students in grades 3rd-6th with a 10:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #4,070 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Clifford Wise Intermediate School
What grades does Clifford Wise Intermediate School serve?
Clifford Wise Intermediate School serves students in grades 3rd through 6th.
How many students attend Clifford Wise Intermediate School?
Clifford Wise Intermediate School has an enrollment of approximately 369 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clifford Wise Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clifford Wise Intermediate School is 10:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Clifford Wise Intermediate School rank in NY?
Clifford Wise Intermediate School ranks #4,070 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Clifford Wise Intermediate School's MySchoolScout rating?
Clifford Wise Intermediate School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Clifford Wise Intermediate School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Clifford Wise Intermediate School has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Clifford Wise Intermediate School a charter school?
No, Clifford Wise Intermediate School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Clifford Wise Intermediate School a Title I school?
No, Clifford Wise Intermediate School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Clifford Wise Intermediate School?
53.7% of students at Clifford Wise Intermediate School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 3rd – 6th
- Enrollment
- 369
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Orleans County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.8%
- Phone
- (585) 798-2100
- Area population (ZIP 14103)
- 10,836
- Area average commute
- 25.5 min
- Area median age
- 41.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 14103; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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