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Woodland Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 1189 students

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11 reviews of this school


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Posted December 26, 2009

I am a student at Woodland Middle school. The teachers are really good and reliable people.
—Submitted by a student


Posted September 21, 2009

Woodland is amazing!! The teachers are so nice but they help you learn soooooo much!! it is very clean and the food is awesome. the out door activities are very fun and the day seems to go by so fast!
—Submitted by a student


Posted January 8, 2009

awsome school!! teachers are nice, bathrooms are extremely clean, and lunch is delicous.all the cooks are AMAZING!!
—Submitted by a student


Posted August 27, 2008

Good education... Great teachers and very smart students! lots of fun! love this school!
—Submitted by a student


Posted February 1, 2008

Parent of a graduate 97 and now a 6th gr here One child having had been outgoing ,keeping good grades and still experiencing hard times with fellow students-the dean is very aware of every childs actions and handles matters very prof. I was very impressed the way he addressed a situation my kid had he gave very good heart felt advise & changed her outlook on everyone and everything afterwards for the better. My 6th grader a totally different child has wonderful teachers who all work together to make the childrens learning experience possitive. She has gone from a struggling grade school student to 90's hr roll child. They offer xtra help & I could not ask for a any better. Its a tough town kids all trying to keep up w/ea other making it hard for others.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 20, 2006

My daughters had a successful experience at Woodland and my sixth-grade son is currently enjoying WMS. Despite the contractual issues, teachers are still providing students with academically rigorous instruction.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 23, 2006

This school is wonderful. My child who is in the 6th grade loves it there. The academics are very satisfying for parents like myself. THe music department is one of the best on Long Island. Overall this school is terrific.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 27, 2005

One of the best schools on long island. All three of my children went here. Very caring teachers & staff members.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 25, 2005

I believe this school is providing upper level teaching with good curriculum.
—Submitted by manuel pena, a parent


Posted September 13, 2004

The students and parents in this school are very motivated. Sadly, the teaching staff is not. In particular, the English department is very far behind other schools in regards to curriculum and teaching method. What a shame.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 1, 2004

On a scale of 1 to 10, I would be hard pressed to rate this school anything but a 0 and even that is being generous. Attending the two introductory to 6th grade meetings prior to actually experiencing this school, I was very impressed with all they had to say. As of this date, I can assure you that everything they said were bald faced lies. This school is not very parent friendly, not welcoming, and definitely not protective of your children. With few exceptions, teachers are extrememly unpleasant, very unfair and very difficult to deal with. Administration seem out of touch with the day to day development of their students, often allowing the troublesome students to continue to slack and to impair the education of the conscientious, hard working motivated students. Administration will often discipline the innocent student as a solution to controlling the troublesome student.
—Submitted by a parent


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The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 56% in 2012.

406 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
75%
Math

The state average for Math was 65% in 2012.

408 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
86%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New York used the New York State Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English language arts and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The results for English language arts and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles and the science results will be added when they are released in the Fall of 2013. The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New York. The goal is for 90% of students to meet or exceed grade-level standards on the tests.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 52% in 2012.

374 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
68%
Math

The state average for Math was 65% in 2012.

373 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
87%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New York used the New York State Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English language arts and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The results for English language arts and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles and the science results will be added when they are released in the Fall of 2013. The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New York. The goal is for 90% of students to meet or exceed grade-level standards on the tests.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 50% in 2012.

418 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
68%
Math

The state average for Math was 61% in 2012.

420 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
85%
Science

The state average for Science was 69% in 2011.

329 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
90%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New York used the New York State Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English language arts and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The results for English language arts and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles and the science results will be added when they are released in the Fall of 2013. The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New York. The goal is for 90% of students to meet or exceed grade-level standards on the tests.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 67% 51%
Asian/Pacific Islander 16% 8%
Hispanic 13% 21%
Black 4% 19%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 9%N/A44%
Limited English proficient 2%N/A7%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A13
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Fewer than 3 years experience 6%N/A10%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree and above 60%N/A33%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher credentials

  This school District averageState average
Teachers with no valid teaching certificate 0%N/A5%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008
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690 Wenwood Dr
East Meadow, NY 11554
Phone: (516) 564-6523

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