Candlewood Middle School vs. Commack Middle School
Should you attend Candlewood Middle School or Commack Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Candlewood Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Commack Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 706 students in grades 6-8, Candlewood Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 1,337 students in grades 6-8, Commack Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 78% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
706 students
1,337 students
Total Classroom Teachers
73 teachers
118 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#744 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#979 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
92%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
232
423
Grade 7 Students
239
451
Grade 8 Students
217
447
Ungraded Students
18
16
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
24%
13%
% Hispanic
16%
16%
% Black
13%
3%
% White
41%
65%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
3%
Diversity Score
0.74
0.54
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
16%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%