Cato-meridian Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 44% (which was lower than the New York state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 32% (which was lower than the New York state average of 52%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students (19-20)
257 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
24 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)44%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)32%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
1%
Asian
(19-20)n/a
9%
Hispanic
(19-20)2%
27%
Black
(19-20)n/a
17%
White
(19-20)93%
43%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)5%
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
37%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% NY state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average).
How many students attend Cato-meridian Middle School?
257 students attend Cato-meridian Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Cato-meridian Middle School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Cato-meridian Middle School offer ?
Cato-meridian Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Cato-meridian Middle School part of?
Cato-meridian Middle School is part of Cato-Meridian Central School District.
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