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#2069 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 44% in state

Griffith Institute Middle School

Middle School · Springville-griffith Institute Central School District · Springville, NY

A Springville-griffith Institute Central School District middle school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.

267 NEWMAN ST, Springville, NY 14141

  • Math 50% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 50% proficient (2022)
  • 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.5Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.52 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.8Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency50.4% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency49.6% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg+10.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-13.2 pts
Overall Proficiency50% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)56% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-6.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile53th
Resources & Environment8.0Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.9:1
District spending per student$25,074
Chronic Absenteeism22.4%

Students at Griffith Institute Middle School score 50% 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 Proficiency50%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency50%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 6 points since 2019, reaching 50% in 2022.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
79%
2010
Math
68%
ELA
53%
2011
Math
78%
ELA
56%
2012
Math
29%
ELA
34%
2013
Math
33%
ELA
26%
2014
Math
42%
ELA
26%
2015
Math
47%
ELA
37%
2016
Math
46%
ELA
37%
2017
Math
48%
ELA
41%
2018
Math
56%
ELA
32%
2019
Math
56%
ELA
32%
2020*
Math
41%
ELA
51%
2021*
Math
38%
ELA
52%
2022
Math
50%
ELA
50%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 45% (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

37.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Griffith Institute 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 9Car-Dependent
  • Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low64/100K

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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

$71,837

Median home value

$195,800

Median rent

$738/mo

College educated

28.2%

Homeownership

76.7%

Poverty rate

9.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 14141; 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.

Springville-griffith Institute Central School District

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#2 of 4
District spending per student
$25,074NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Griffith Institute Middle School is listed in SPRINGVILLE-GRIFFITH INSTITUTE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Griffith Institute Middle School

Griffith Institute Middle School is a public middle school in Springville, NY, part of Springville-griffith Institute Central School District, serving approximately 366 students in grades 6th-8th with a 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,069 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Griffith Institute Middle School

What grades does Griffith Institute Middle School serve?

Griffith Institute Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Griffith Institute Middle School?

Griffith Institute Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 366 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Griffith Institute Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Griffith Institute Middle School is 9.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Griffith Institute Middle School rank in NY?

Griffith Institute Middle School ranks #2,069 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Griffith Institute Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Griffith Institute Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Griffith Institute Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Griffith Institute Middle School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Griffith Institute Middle School a charter school?

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

Is Griffith Institute Middle School a Title I school?

No, Griffith Institute Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Griffith Institute Middle School?

37.7% of students at Griffith Institute 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
366
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
37
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Erie County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
22.4%
Area population (ZIP 14141)
7,624
Area average commute
29.6 min
Area median age
42.8
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 14141; 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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