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Edward Town Middle School

Middle School · Niagara-wheatfield Central School District · Sanborn, NY

A Niagara-wheatfield Central School District middle school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.

2292 SAUNDERS STLMNT RD, Sanborn, NY 14132

  • Math 51% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 55% proficient (2022)
  • 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.9Below Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.76 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.1Very Good35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency50.6% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency55% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg+11 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-7.8 pts
Overall Proficiency53% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)56% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-3.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile57th
Resources & Environment6.9Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.6:1
District spending per student$25,088
Chronic Absenteeism32.7%

Students at Edward Town Middle School score 53% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency51%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency55%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 39 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 53% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
93%
ELA
90%
2010
Math
74%
ELA
71%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
65%
2012
Math
31%
ELA
41%
2013
Math
45%
ELA
43%
2014
Math
49%
ELA
45%
2015
Math
55%
ELA
48%
2016
Math
54%
ELA
50%
2017
Math
60%
ELA
62%
2018
Math
55%
ELA
50%
2019
Math
55%
ELA
50%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
60%
2021*
Math
34%
ELA
59%
2022
Math
51%
ELA
55%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 57% (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 34 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

38.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Edward Town Middle 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 22Car-Dependent
  • Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average256/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$102,244

Median home value

$259,000

Median rent

$950/mo

College educated

27.4%

Homeownership

89%

Poverty rate

6.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 14132; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Niagara-wheatfield Central School District

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#4 of 6
District spending per student
$25,088NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Edward Town Middle School is listed in NIAGARA-WHEATFIELD CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Edward Town Middle School

Edward Town Middle School is a public middle school in Sanborn, NY, part of Niagara-wheatfield Central School District, serving approximately 718 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,444 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Edward Town Middle School

What grades does Edward Town Middle School serve?

Edward Town Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Edward Town Middle School?

Edward Town Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 718 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Edward Town Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Edward Town Middle School is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Edward Town Middle School rank in NY?

Edward Town Middle School ranks #2,444 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Edward Town Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Edward Town Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Edward Town Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Edward Town Middle School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Edward Town Middle School a charter school?

No, Edward Town Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Edward Town Middle School a Title I school?

No, Edward Town Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Edward Town Middle School?

38.3% of students at Edward Town Middle 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
6th – 8th
Enrollment
718
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
62
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Niagara County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
32.7%
Area population (ZIP 14132)
6,432
Area average commute
27.3 min
Area median age
44.9
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 14132; 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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