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Kenmore Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 642 students

 
 
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4 stars

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7 reviews of this school


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Posted February 5, 2013

This school is terrible, I used to go here and it's living hell. I feel bad for you if you go here,if you are going to go here,save yourself! Quick! Gte a different school,trust me,in the end you'll be happy.


Posted August 24, 2012

this school is great but there are some bullying issues and many rumors are started between the students


Posted June 25, 2011

Bullying is a problem here. Rumors were started about a few of the kids here and dating is allowed here too.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 3, 2008

My child is in 6th, after skipping a grade a few years back. I was worried about being with 'older' kids, but it has definitely not been a problem. The teaching teams have found challenging work, and there is now a gifted and talented program. My child has friends in all grades, and is very happy there. Also carries a better than A+ average. I attended this school many years ago, anad was in the honors program at that time. The teachers are and have always been some of the best in the district.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 28, 2007

my daughter attended and got straight a's right of the bat
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 2, 2007

My child will be entering the 7th grade. I found that the school is a positively rewarding environment for the students. They are always looking out for the best interest of the students and have created an environment where the students can blossom into so much more. Parental involvement is encouraged strongly and should be utilized by each parent, unfortunately not every parent particpates in these opportunities. I stongly encourage them to do this. I absolutely love the school and my child has excelled going to Kenmore Middle School.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 12, 2006

The academic curriculum is rigidly enforced by the teachers across the board, reflecting the school's belief that their students must score well on their final exams. This is pounded into the heads of the students the minute they walk in the door, and it continues on into high school. The afterschool programs, should the students be allowed to participate, are a wonderful tool for developing physically and socially. On the sports teams in particular, the coaches really care about their kids and they do everything they can do keep the environment safe and fun. In the classroom, fun is a four letter word. Parent involvment is mediocre at best during the year, with parent-teacher conferences twice and year and five-week and ten-week reports. If a student begins failing or otherwise does not meet the rigid standards set down by the school, they can expect nightly phone calls and letters home from teachers.
—Submitted by a former student


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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 55% in 2012.

216 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
61%

2011

 
 
63%
Math

The state average for Math was 66% in 2012.

216 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%

2011

 
 
65%
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 53% in 2012.

212 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
57%

2011

 
 
56%
Math

The state average for Math was 65% in 2012.

212 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
76%
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 47% in 2012.

211 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
61%

2011

 
 
61%
Math

The state average for Math was 62% in 2012.

213 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
71%
Science

The state average for Science was 69% in 2011.

172 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
84%
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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GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 87% 49%
Black 6% 19%
Hispanic 5% 22%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 1%
Asian 1% 8%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Two or more races 0% 1%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 134%N/A48%
Limited English proficient 21%N/A7%
Source: 1 NCES, 2010-2011
Source: 2 NYSED, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 11N/A13
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Fewer than 3 years experience 0%N/A10%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree and above 3%N/A33%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher credentials

  This school District averageState average
Teachers with no valid teaching certificate 4%N/A5%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

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155 Delaware Rd
Kenmore, NY 14217
Phone: (716) 874-8403

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