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#3500 of 4,742 schools in NY

Emmet Belknap Intermediate School

Middle School · Lockport City School District · Lockport, NY

A Lockport City School District middle school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.

491 HIGH ST, Lockport, NY 14094

  • Math 30% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 40% proficient (2022)
  • 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.7Below Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.82 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.3Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency29.6% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency39.7% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-13.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-8 pts
Overall Proficiency35% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)45% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-10.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile35th
Resources & Environment5.3Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.7:1
District spending per student$26,328
Chronic Absenteeism37.2%

Students at Emmet Belknap Intermediate School score 35% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency30%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency40%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 43 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 35% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
68%
2010
Math
59%
ELA
48%
2011
Math
57%
ELA
52%
2012
Math
19%
ELA
21%
2013
Math
25%
ELA
22%
2014
Math
37%
ELA
25%
2015
Math
34%
ELA
27%
2016
Math
41%
ELA
26%
2017
Math
41%
ELA
27%
2018
Math
43%
ELA
26%
2019
Math
43%
ELA
26%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
44%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
44%
2022
Math
30%
ELA
40%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 37% (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 32 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

69.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Emmet Belknap 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 27Car-Dependent
  • Bike 38Somewhat 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

$73,354

Median home value

$186,100

Median rent

$869/mo

College educated

28.7%

Homeownership

72%

Poverty rate

11%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 14094; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Henrietta G Lewis Campus SchoolPrivate · tuition7.5K–122.0 mi85Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Lockport City School District

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#6 of 7
District spending per student
$26,328NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
17.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Emmet Belknap Intermediate School is listed in LOCKPORT CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Emmet Belknap Intermediate School

Emmet Belknap Intermediate School is a public middle school in Lockport, NY, part of Lockport City School District, serving approximately 559 students in grades 5th-6th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #3,500 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Emmet Belknap Intermediate School

What grades does Emmet Belknap Intermediate School serve?

Emmet Belknap Intermediate School serves students in grades 5th through 6th.

How many students attend Emmet Belknap Intermediate School?

Emmet Belknap Intermediate School has an enrollment of approximately 559 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Emmet Belknap Intermediate School?

The student-teacher ratio at Emmet Belknap Intermediate School is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Emmet Belknap Intermediate School rank in NY?

Emmet Belknap Intermediate School ranks #3,500 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Emmet Belknap Intermediate School's MySchoolScout rating?

Emmet Belknap Intermediate School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Emmet Belknap Intermediate School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Emmet Belknap Intermediate School has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Emmet Belknap Intermediate School a charter school?

No, Emmet Belknap Intermediate School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Emmet Belknap Intermediate School a Title I school?

No, Emmet Belknap Intermediate School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Emmet Belknap Intermediate School?

69.2% of students at Emmet Belknap 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
5th – 6th
Enrollment
559
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
38
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Niagara County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
37.2%
Area population (ZIP 14094)
50,526
Area average commute
23.2 min
Area median age
42
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 14094; 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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