D
Needs Improvement
49/100

George Washington Middle School

📚 05 – 08 🏫 School
📍 159 BUFFALO ST, Jamestown, NY 14701
Overall
D
49/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 27% · Math 24% proficient · 20th percentile in New York
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against New York schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

49
Repit Score
out of 100
467
Students
enrolled
8.8:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$20K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%20/100reading 22nd percentile, math 19th percentile among New York middle schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%100/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 88% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with New York schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −8 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in New York. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency27% (−29 pts vs. state avg 56%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency24% (−33 pts vs. state avg 57%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the New York state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White37%32%reading -14 pts, math -26 pts17th percentile (list)
Hispanic12%12%reading -22 pts, math -19 pts8th percentile (list)
Multiracial35%25%reading -9 pts, math -23 pts28th percentile (list)
Low-income19%18%reading -15 pts, math -16 pts13th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 159 BUFFALO ST
City Jamestown
ZIP Code 14701
District 3615630
NCES School ID 361563001356
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 14701

Understanding the community around George Washington Middle School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $47,435
Per Capita Income $27,169
Poverty Rate 17.1%
Households Earning $100K+ 18.8%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.1%
High School or Higher 89.3%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $90,200
Median Rent $719
Owner-Occupied 57.2%
Renter-Occupied 42.8%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for George Washington Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.0%
Female 48.0%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 46.5%
Hispanic/Latino 35.6%
Two or More Races 9.0%
Black 7.9%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian 0.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 467
Teachers (FTE) 52.8
Student:Teacher Ratio 8.8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for George Washington Middle School?
George Washington Middle School has a Repit School Score of 49 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend George Washington Middle School?
George Washington Middle School has 467 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.8:1.
What grades does George Washington Middle School serve?
George Washington Middle School serves grades 05 – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does George Washington Middle School receive per student?
George Washington Middle School receives $20,254 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around George Washington Middle School in 14701 ▼
Avg Home Value
$125,555
Avg Monthly Rent
$929
1-Year Change
+4.7%
% Renters
42.8%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026