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#3170 of 4,742 schools in NY
Wayne Central Middle School
Middle School · Wayne Central School District · Ontario Center, NY
A middle school in Ontario Center, NY where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 155, Ontario Center, NY 14520
- Math 48% proficient (2022)
- Reading 49% proficient (2022)
- 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Wayne Central Middle School score 48% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 45 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 48% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 55% (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
37.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 18Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average325/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Wayne Central School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $23,073NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Wayne Central Middle School is listed in WAYNE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wayne Central Middle School
Wayne Central Middle School is a public middle school in Ontario Center, NY, part of Wayne Central School District, serving approximately 614 students in grades 5th-8th with a 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #3,170 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wayne Central Middle School
What grades does Wayne Central Middle School serve?
Wayne Central Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Wayne Central Middle School?
Wayne Central Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 614 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wayne Central Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wayne Central Middle School is 10.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wayne Central Middle School rank in NY?
Wayne Central Middle School ranks #3,170 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Wayne Central Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Wayne Central Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Wayne Central Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wayne Central Middle School has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Wayne Central Middle School a charter school?
No, Wayne Central Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wayne Central Middle School a Title I school?
No, Wayne Central Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wayne Central Middle School?
37.3% of students at Wayne Central 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
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 614
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 59
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.1%
- Phone
- (315) 524-1080
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.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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