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West Hollow Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 1496 students

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4 stars

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Posted September 21, 2011

My son only went here for one year and we pulled him out. We had a horrible experience - he fell behind and through the cracks at this school. One of his teachers actually told me, "I teach 150 kids, I can't give each one individual attention." The teachers placed all the blame on him, and insisted we needed to "do more" at home, even though we already had a tutor and were sending him to Hunt Learn Ctr. They never came up with anything they should or could do to help. Every meeting was a nightmare - I felt completely attacked by the teachers and could only imagine how my son felt. The Guidance counselor was sweet but completely inefficient and ineffective. When I told her I was pulling my son out to go to private school, she sighed, and said, "wow, that sounds great." I don't know if she meant great, less work for her or great for my kid, but either way.... buh-bye.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 30, 2009

I go to West Hollow Middle school and its a great school! there are many activities and the teachers are great! We can improve on some things like the school lunches.
—Submitted by a student


Posted November 18, 2008

this school is amazing. There are so many clubs sports and activities you can have your child do. The teachers are really intellengent and give your child extra attention when needed. The building is beautiful with an open atrium filled with plants. I am a student in the honors program and it is amazing and the teachers really prepare you for high school. This school is great and you should defiantley send your child there.
—Submitted by a student


Posted March 10, 2006

This school is a well run school. There is a lot of work here and a lot of pressure to do well. The teachers start treating you as you are high school students.
—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.

507 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
79%
Math

The state average for Math was 65% in 2012.

508 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
89%
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.

470 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
70%
Math

The state average for Math was 65% in 2012.

470 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
89%
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.

492 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
73%
Math

The state average for Math was 61% in 2012.

496 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
91%
Science

The state average for Science was 69% in 2011.

238 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 71% 51%
Black 13% 19%
Asian/Pacific Islander 12% 8%
Hispanic 4% 21%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 7%N/A44%
Limited English proficient 0%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 9%N/A10%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree and above 36%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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250 Old E Neck Rd
Melville, NY 11747
Phone: (631) 592-3400

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