Very Good
#1034 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 22% in state
Wellwood Middle School
Middle School · Fayetteville-manlius Central School District · Fayetteville, NY
A Fayetteville-manlius Central School District middle school serving grades 5th – 8th.
700 S MANLIUS ST, Fayetteville, NY 13066
- Math 70% proficient (2022)
- Reading 69% proficient (2022)
- 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Wellwood Middle School score 69% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 69%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 25 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 69% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 70% (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 35 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Wellwood 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 36Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average296/100K
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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
$121,599
Median home value
$265,900
Median rent
$1,218/mo
College educated
64.7%
Homeownership
81.9%
Poverty rate
5.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 13066; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Hill Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | 5–8 | 2.9 mi | 647 | Compare → |
| Manlius Pebble Hill SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | PK–12 | 3.4 mi | 315 | Compare → |
| Pine Grove Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 6–8 | 4.0 mi | 689 | Compare → |
| Jamesville-dewitt Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 5–8 | 4.2 mi | 714 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Fayetteville-manlius Central School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #6 of 6
- District spending per student
- $22,549NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Wellwood Middle School is listed in FAYETTEVILLE-MANLIUS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wellwood Middle School
Wellwood Middle School is a public middle school in Fayetteville, NY, part of Fayetteville-manlius Central School District, serving approximately 647 students in grades 5th-8th with a 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,034 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wellwood Middle School
What grades does Wellwood Middle School serve?
Wellwood Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Wellwood Middle School?
Wellwood Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 647 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wellwood Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wellwood Middle School is 10.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wellwood Middle School rank in NY?
Wellwood Middle School ranks #1,034 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Wellwood Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Wellwood Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Wellwood Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wellwood Middle School has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Wellwood Middle School a charter school?
No, Wellwood Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wellwood Middle School a Title I school?
No, Wellwood Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 647
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 61
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Onondaga County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.4%
- Phone
- (315) 692-1300
- Area population (ZIP 13066)
- 12,680
- Area average commute
- 21.2 min
- Area median age
- 46
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.
- 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 13066; 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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