Lackawanna Middle School

Lackawanna Middle School is a regular public middle school located in Lackawanna, New York. Serving students from sixth to eighth grade, the school has an enrollment of 440 students and boasts a student-teacher ratio of 9:1, ensuring that each child receives personalized attention. With 49 full-time equivalent teachers, students benefit from dedicated educators committed to their academic growth.

The academic performance at Lackawanna Middle School currently shows room for improvement, with the MySchoolScout rating standing at 3.3 out of 10 and a state ranking of #4144 among 4758 schools in New York (13th percentile). In terms of proficiency scores, only 25% of students are proficient or above in ELA/Reading, while just 7% meet the same standard in Math. Despite these challenges, Lackawanna Middle School remains a vital part of its community, situated in a large suburban area where it plays an important role in supporting local families and youth development.

While current test scores at Lackawanna Middle School are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.

With a student-teacher ratio of 9:1, Lackawanna Middle School offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.