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Merton Williams Middle School

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Merton Williams Middle School ranks 773 rd of 1500 New York middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

773^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,500 New York Middle Schools

Better than 48% of New York middle schools

Summary

Merton Williams Middle School is a public middle school located in Hilton, NY, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 612 students. The school is part of the Hilton Central School District, which is ranked 447 out of 874 school districts in New York and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Merton Williams Middle School has consistently outperformed the Hilton Central School District and the state of New York in various subject areas and grade levels. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, the school had 64.62% of 7th-grade students proficient or better in Math, compared to 64.32% for the district and 56.47% for the state. The school has also achieved a 100% proficiency rate in Regents exams for Earth Science, Living Environment, and Algebra I in recent years, significantly outpacing the district and state averages. However, the school's statewide ranking has declined from 372 out of 1,455 middle schools in 2016-2017 to 773 out of 1,500 in 2024-2025, suggesting that while the school maintains a high level of academic achievement, other schools in the state may be improving at a faster rate.

When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Rogers Middle School and Churchville-Chili Middle School, Merton Williams Middle School generally outperforms its counterparts in test scores and Regents exam proficiency rates. However, the school faces some challenges, including a growing population of economically disadvantaged students, as indicated by the increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 25.71% in 2021-2022 to 33.99% in 2023-2024. Additionally, the school's Hispanic and White student populations have lower rankings compared to the state averages in recent years, suggesting the need for targeted interventions and support to address any underlying achievement gaps within the school.

615

Students ?

10.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$23,867

Per pupil spending ?

27.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

200 School Ln
Hilton, NY 14468-1295

(585) 392-1000

District: Hilton Central School District

Students who attend Merton Williams Middle School usually attend:

High:

Hilton High School

Feeder schools for Merton Williams Middle School:

Elementary:	Northwood Elementary School
	Quest Elementary School
	Village Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

84.1%

Hispanic:

7.8%

Two or more races:

3.7%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 78th percentile in 2015 → 48th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the New York average (60% vs 54% meeting standards)

✓Small classes — about 10 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 30 percentile points since 2015

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school60%

District avg66%

New York avg54%

773^rd of 1,500

New York public middle schools ?

Bottom 48%▼ down 30 pts since 2015

From top 22% (2015) to bottom 48% (2025)

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SchoolDigger rating ?

447^th of 874Hilton Central School District among New York districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	47.4	773 of 1500	48.5%	★★☆☆☆
2024	41.1	892 of 1504	40.7%	★★☆☆☆
2023	51.9	673 of 1500	55.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	51.2	666 of 1479	55.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	50.9	558 of 1242	55.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	62.4	475 of 1439	67.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	63.2	473 of 1438	67.1%	★★★☆☆
2017	69.2	372 of 1455	74.4%	★★★★☆
2016	61.4	477 of 1429	66.6%	★★★☆☆
2015	72.4	307 of 1407	78.2%	★★★★☆
2014	72.6	294 of 1401	79.0%	★★★★☆
2013	75.2	277 of 1373	79.8%	★★★★☆
2012	83.1	183 of 1337	86.3%	★★★★☆
2011	77.5	294 of 1295	77.3%	★★★★☆
2010	78.8	249 of 1243	80.0%	★★★★☆
2009	81.9	116 of 1224	90.5%	★★★★★
2008	79.1	217 of 1185	81.7%	★★★★☆
2007	78.4	233 of 1123	79.3%	★★★★☆
2006	80.1	198 of 1095	81.9%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	52.6	683 of 1457	53.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	45.2	807 of 1465	44.9%	★★☆☆☆
2023	52.4	668 of 1463	54.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	55.6	597 of 1454	58.9%	★★★☆☆
2021	50.9	479 of 1066	55.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	63.8	445 of 1370	67.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	68.3	397 of 1353	70.7%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	36.0	649 of 965	32.7%	★★☆☆☆
2024	30.4	695 of 953	27.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	38.6	578 of 943	38.7%	★★☆☆☆
2022	38.3	554 of 914	39.4%	★★☆☆☆
2021	29.4	332 of 449	26.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	28.0	631 of 826	23.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	16.3	758 of 810	6.4%	☆☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	39.6	758 of 1283	40.9%	★★☆☆☆
2024	38.5	807 of 1296	37.7%	★★☆☆☆
2023	33.4	921 of 1288	28.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	43.1	683 of 1306	47.7%	★★☆☆☆
2021	54.9	339 of 935	63.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	51.8	491 of 1241	60.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	52.4	485 of 1245	61.0%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	42.7	823 of 1455	43.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	38.2	925 of 1464	36.8%	★★☆☆☆
2023	51.5	655 of 1464	55.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	47.4	704 of 1455	51.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	48.3	522 of 1071	51.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	59.4	476 of 1366	65.2%	★★★☆☆
2018	54.4	568 of 1352	58.0%	★★★☆☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2024	31.4	152 of 220	30.9%	★★☆☆☆
2023	50.1	108 of 208	48.1%	★★☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	47.6	569 of 1298	56.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	36.8	787 of 1303	39.6%	★★☆☆☆
2023	59.5	353 of 1307	73.0%	★★★★☆
2022	47.7	515 of 1283	59.9%	★★★☆☆
2021	47.5	209 of 522	60.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	47.1	458 of 1139	59.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	58.6	309 of 1170	73.6%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	36.3	522 of 775	32.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	30.1	588 of 778	24.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	41.9	464 of 772	39.9%	★★☆☆☆
2022	36.9	483 of 748	35.4%	★★☆☆☆
2021	43.0	353 of 614	42.5%	★★☆☆☆
2019	53.0	341 of 716	52.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	51.5	374 of 763	51.0%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Special Education (2025)56th percentile+8 vs school

Female (2025)53rd percentile+5 vs school

Male (2025)43rd percentile-5 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)41st percentile-8 vs school

Hispanic (2025)33rd percentile-16 vs school

White (2025)33rd percentile-16 vs school

Multi-racial (2024)31st percentile-10 vs school

By subject vs New York (2024-2025) ?

Earth Science100%+35 vs state

Living Environment100%+43 vs state

Algebra I100%+44 vs state

Math59%+6 vs state

Science44%~ state avg

English Language Arts43%-9 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Regents Earth Science (2025)	Regents Living Environment (2025)	Regents Algebra I (2025)	Regents Life Science Biology (2025)	Regents Earth and Space Sciences (2025)	NY State Assessments English Language Arts (2025)					NY State Assessments Math (2025)					NY State Assessments Science (2025)		% Completely Immunized (2020)	% Polio (2020)	% Measles (2020)	% Mumps (2020)	% Rubella (2020)	% Diphtheria (2020)	% Hepatitis B (2020)	% Varicella (2020)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Regents Earth Science End of Course	Regents Living Environment End of Course	Regents Algebra I End of Course	Regents Life Science Biology End of Course	Regents Earth and Space Sciences End of Course	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 4th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 5th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 6th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 7th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 8th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 4th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 5th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 6th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 7th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 8th Grade	NY State Assessments Science 5th Grade	NY State Assessments Science 8th Grade	% Completely Immunized All Grades	% Polio All Grades	% Measles All Grades	% Mumps All Grades	% Rubella All Grades	% Diphtheria All Grades	% Hepatitis B All Grades	% Varicella All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Merton Williams Middle School	Public	6-8	200 School Ln	Hilton	14468	Monroe County	Hilton Central School District	No	No	No	No	(585) 392-1000	615	61	10.1	27.6%	517 (84.1%)	17 (2.8%)	48 (7.8%)	10 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (3.7%)	47.4	773^rd of 1500 public middle schools	48.5%		41.1	892^nd of 1504 public middle schools	40.7%	119	100.0	100.0	100.0						44.6	40.5				64.6	49.2		44.3	98.5	99.9	99.9	99.9	99.9	99.9	99.3	99.4	$23,867	$1,204	$22,663
Athena Middle School	Public	6-8	800 Long Pond Rd	Rochester	14612	Monroe County	Greece Central School District	No	No	No	No	(585) 966-8800	810	78	10.4	45.9%	432 (53.3%)	141 (17.4%)	139 (17.2%)	41 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	57 (7.0%)	30.4	1114^th of 1500 public middle schools	25.7%		33.4	1050^th of 1504 public middle schools	30.2%	64		98.3	97.3					34.3	31.5	43.9			39.4	53.4	37.7		23.8	97.8	99.8	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	99.8	99.6	$28,210	$762	$27,447
A M Cosgrove Middle School	Public	6-8	2749 Spencerport Rd	Spencerport	14559	Monroe County	Spencerport Central School District	No	No	No	No	(585) 349-5302	854	84	10.2	36.2%	655 (76.7%)	49 (5.7%)	99 (11.6%)	14 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (4.3%)	23.6	1252^nd of 1500 public middle schools	16.5%		25	1211^th of 1504 public middle schools	19.5%	41	99.0		100.0					30.5	35.2	28.9			40.0	49.2	15.1		28.7	98.5	99.6	100.0	100.0	100.0	99.6	99.4	100.0	$26,172	$839	$25,333
Arcadia Middle School	Public	5-8	130 Island Cottage Rd	Rochester	14612	Monroe County	Greece Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(585) 966-3300	673	70	9.6	50.2%	352 (52.3%)	112 (16.6%)	121 (18.0%)	33 (4.9%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	54 (8.0%)	29.6	1129^th of 1500 public middle schools	24.7%		20.6	1294^th of 1504 public middle schools	14.0%	165		94.7	86.7					41.1	34.2	39.1			44.9	45.8	29.5		28.7	99.1	99.9	99.9	99.9	99.9	100.0	99.9	99.7	$28,994	$1,684	$27,310
A D Oliver Middle School	Public	6-8	40 Allen St	Brockport	14420	Monroe County	Brockport Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(585) 637-1860	726	76	9.5	48.1%	518 (71.3%)	35 (4.8%)	99 (13.6%)	8 (1.1%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	64 (8.8%)	32.5	1060^th of 1500 public middle schools	29.3%		29.8	1107^th of 1504 public middle schools	26.4%	47			100.0		100.0			37.2	39.7	37.1			43.8	45.6	30.9		42.6	99.6	100.0	99.9	99.9	99.9	100.0	100.0	100.0	$29,033	$1,522	$27,511
Thurgood Marshall Middle School	Public	7-8	4115 Lake Ave	Rochester	14612	Monroe County	Rochester City School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(585) 663-7070	325	40	8.0	84.3%	21 (6.5%)	110 (33.8%)	165 (50.8%)	16 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.0%)	3.3							(n/a)			68.8	71.4					8.1	17.5				6.0	4.8		13.6									$44,005	$2,654	$41,351
Academy Of Health Sciences Charter School	Public, Charter	5-8	1151 Ridgeway Ave	Rochester	14615	Monroe County	Academy Of Health Sciences Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(585) 254-1003	394	12	32.8	89.3%	12 (3.0%)	266 (67.5%)	113 (28.7%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	13.5	1384^th of 1500 public middle schools	7.7%		14.7	1391^st of 1504 public middle schools	7.5%	7							21.6	21.7	35.6	33.0		16.2	10.6	30.4	11.5	15.4	27.2									$12,721	$1,295	$11,426
Gates Chili Middle School	Public	6-8	2 Spartan Way	Rochester	14624	Monroe County	Gates Chili Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(585) 247-5050	838	86	9.7	56.8%	388 (46.3%)	170 (20.3%)	150 (17.9%)	41 (4.9%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	86 (10.3%)	28.4	1160^th of 1500 public middle schools	22.7%		34.2	1037^th of 1504 public middle schools	31.1%	123			98.2		94.4			39.5	40.1	32.0			32.1	42.9	41.5		32.2	99.3	99.5	99.9	100.0	100.0	99.4	99.5	100.0	$28,808	$1,721	$27,087
Dake Junior High School	Public	7-9	350 Cooper Rd	Rochester	14617	Monroe County	West Irondequoit Central School District	No	No	No	No	(585) 342-2140	551	51	10.7	32.8%	379 (68.8%)	45 (8.2%)	76 (13.8%)	17 (3.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (5.6%)	58.3	590^th of 1500 public middle schools	60.7%		61.4	521^st of 1504 public middle schools	65.4%	69		98.5	97.9						55.1	60.5				59.8	36.4		44.8	99.7	99.8	99.8	99.8	99.8	99.8	99.8	99.8	$24,827	$1,018	$23,808
Rogers Middle School	Public	4-6	219 Northfield Rd	Rochester	14617	Monroe County	West Irondequoit Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(585) 342-1330	425	37	11.6	28.5%	275 (64.7%)	52 (12.2%)	58 (13.6%)	8 (1.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (7.3%)								(n/a)						67.5	56.3	54.7			63.0	61.5	71.4			52.1		99.1	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	$22,341	$963	$21,378

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