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Wayne Central Middle School

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Wayne Central Middle School ranks 322 nd of 1500 New York middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 5-8

322^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,500 New York Middle Schools

Better than 79% of New York middle schools

Summary

Wayne Central Middle School is a public middle school serving 614 students in grades 5-8 in Ontario Center, NY. It is part of the Wayne Central School District, which is ranked 332 out of 874 school districts in New York and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Wayne Central Middle School consistently outperforms the state average in academic proficiency, with 68.03% of 8th graders scoring proficient or above in English Language Arts (ELA) compared to the state average of 52.38%, and 68.67% scoring proficient or above in Math compared to the state average of 46.74%. The school also excels in Regents exams, with a 97.44% proficiency rate in Algebra I and a 94.87% proficiency rate in Living Science Biology, significantly higher than the state averages.

Compared to nearby middle schools, such as East Irondequoit Middle School and Palmyra-Macedon Middle School, Wayne Central Middle School stands out as a high-performing institution. This may be attributed to its relatively high per-student spending, ranging from $14,039 to $25,523 over the past few years, and its low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 9.3 to 10.2 over the same period.

628

Students ?

10.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$26,802

Per pupil spending ?

32.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

6076 Ontario Ctr Rd
Ontario Center, NY 14520-0155

(315) 524-1080

District: Wayne Central School District

Students who attend Wayne Central Middle School usually attend:

High:

Wayne Senior High School

Feeder schools for Wayne Central Middle School:

Elementary:	Wayne Central Elementary School
	Wayne Central Primary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.1%

Hispanic:

4.0%

Two or more races:

3.5%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 76th percentile in 2015 → 79th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the New York average (63% vs 52% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 21% of New York middle schools

✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher

Worth a look

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

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school63%

District avg63%

New York avg52%

322^nd of 1,500

New York public middle schools ?

Top 21%▲ up 2 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

332^nd of 874Wayne 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	74.6	322 of 1500	78.5%	★★★★☆
2024	67.6	407 of 1504	72.9%	★★★★☆
2023	71.4	364 of 1500	75.7%	★★★★☆
2022	60.6	510 of 1479	65.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	55.0	488 of 1242	60.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	66.3	428 of 1439	70.3%	★★★★☆
2018	60.4	502 of 1438	65.1%	★★★☆☆
2017	53.5	627 of 1455	56.9%	★★★☆☆
2016	69.9	351 of 1429	75.4%	★★★★☆
2015	71.0	334 of 1407	76.3%	★★★★☆
2014	71.7	309 of 1401	77.9%	★★★★☆
2013	87.4	131 of 1373	90.5%	★★★★★
2012	81.0	219 of 1337	83.6%	★★★★☆
2011	84.4	160 of 1295	87.6%	★★★★☆
2010	79.7	235 of 1243	81.1%	★★★★☆
2009	77.8	229 of 1224	81.3%	★★★★☆
2008	82.1	162 of 1185	86.3%	★★★★☆
2007	78.6	229 of 1123	79.6%	★★★★☆
2006	82.1	161 of 1095	85.3%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	77.6	272 of 1457	81.3%	★★★★☆
2024	70.2	367 of 1465	74.9%	★★★★☆
2023	70.2	380 of 1463	74.0%	★★★★☆
2022	59.3	524 of 1454	64.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	54.0	437 of 1066	59.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	73.7	312 of 1370	77.2%	★★★★☆
2018	66.9	409 of 1353	69.8%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2023	64.7	268 of 943	71.6%	★★★★☆
2022	41.0	514 of 914	43.8%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	50.3	586 of 1283	54.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	52.7	538 of 1296	58.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	63.4	370 of 1288	71.3%	★★★★☆
2022	55.9	444 of 1306	66.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	48.6	405 of 935	56.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	53.6	470 of 1241	62.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	49.3	537 of 1245	56.9%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	69.0	372 of 1455	74.4%	★★★★☆
2024	64.3	436 of 1464	70.2%	★★★★☆
2023	70.6	351 of 1464	76.0%	★★★★☆
2022	60.8	466 of 1455	68.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	52.5	454 of 1071	57.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	56.0	524 of 1366	61.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	51.6	620 of 1352	54.1%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	53.0	453 of 1298	65.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	40.2	712 of 1303	45.4%	★★☆☆☆
2023	52.0	482 of 1307	63.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	49.1	492 of 1283	61.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	36.9	320 of 522	38.7%	★★☆☆☆
2019	42.0	565 of 1139	50.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	43.4	577 of 1170	50.7%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	62.9	289 of 775	62.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	56.0	330 of 778	57.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	61.1	287 of 772	62.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	47.4	387 of 748	48.3%	★★☆☆☆
2021	42.1	361 of 614	41.2%	★★☆☆☆
2019	51.4	350 of 716	51.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	46.9	407 of 763	46.7%	★★☆☆☆

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)

Female (2025)81st percentile+3 vs school

Male (2025)74th percentile-4 vs school

Hispanic (2023)72nd percentile-4 vs school

Special Education (2025)65th percentile-13 vs school

White (2025)63rd percentile-16 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)54th percentile-24 vs school

By subject vs New York (2024-2025) ?

Algebra I97%+41 vs state

Life Science Biology95%+37 vs state

Math65%+13 vs state

English Language Arts58%+6 vs state

Science57%+12 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 Geometry (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 Geometry 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
Wayne Central Middle School	Public	5-8	6076 Ontario Ctr Rd	Ontario Center	14520	Wayne County	Wayne Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(315) 524-1080	628	59	10.6	32.5%	566 (90.1%)	8 (1.3%)	25 (4.0%)	7 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (3.5%)	74.6	322^nd of 1500 public middle schools	78.5%		67.6	407^th of 1504 public middle schools	72.9%	85			97.4	94.9			57.0	56.9	52.2	68.0		56.0	70.6	67.2	68.7	45.1	75.6	99.9	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	99.9	100.0	$26,802	$1,158	$25,643
Williamson Middle School	Public	5-8	4184 Miller St	Williamson	14589	Wayne County	Williamson Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(315) 589-9665	270	28	9.4	46.7%	220 (81.5%)	8 (3.0%)	32 (11.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.3%)	23.9	1246^th of 1500 public middle schools	16.9%		37.5	966^th of 1504 public middle schools	35.8%	280	100.0		100.0				48.0	30.4	39.0	17.5		50.9	26.3	56.1	28.9	51.0	36.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	$27,488	$1,438	$26,051
Spry Middle School	Public	6-8	119 South Ave	Webster	14580	Monroe County	Webster Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(585) 265-6500	870	97	9.0	27.1%	686 (78.9%)	40 (4.6%)	83 (9.5%)	23 (2.6%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (4.0%)	72.7	353^rd of 1500 public middle schools	76.5%		72.9	332^nd of 1504 public middle schools	77.9%	21			100.0	100.0				60.2	63.1	63.6			54.7	82.1	60.0		49.5	99.1	99.8	100.0	100.0	100.0	99.8	99.8	100.0	$29,831	$330	$29,500
Gananda Middle School	Public	6-8	1500 Dayspring Rdg	Walworth	14568	Wayne County	Gananda Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(315) 986-3521	176	25	7.1	30.7%	147 (83.5%)	2 (1.1%)	18 (10.2%)	2 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (4.0%)	57.1	609^th of 1500 public middle schools	59.4%		56.1	607^th of 1504 public middle schools	59.6%	2		91.9	100.0					43.8	50.0	63.2			37.5	74.6	55.0		40.0	98.1	99.0	98.5	98.5	98.5	98.5	99.0	98.5	$36,035	$1,020	$35,014
Willink Middle School	Public	6-8	900 Publishers Pkwy	Webster	14580	Monroe County	Webster Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(585) 670-1030	928	96	9.6	31.5%	757 (81.6%)	43 (4.6%)	65 (7.0%)	23 (2.5%)	4 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	35 (3.8%)	73.7	335^th of 1500 public middle schools	77.7%		78.3	255^th of 1504 public middle schools	83.0%	80			97.7	96.7				61.7	71.2	62.0			55.4	85.2	49.5		51.4	99.6	99.9	99.9	99.9	99.9	99.9	99.8	99.7	$28,749	$319	$28,430
Bay Trail Middle School	Public	6-8	1760 Scribner Rd	Penfield	14526	Monroe County	Penfield Central School District	No	No	No	No	(585) 249-6450	1,094	96	11.3	23.8%	879 (80.3%)	50 (4.6%)	70 (6.4%)	40 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	54 (4.9%)	81.4	240^th of 1500 public middle schools	84.0%		81.2	220^th of 1504 public middle schools	85.4%	20			100.0	98.1	100.0			65.2	64.8	71.8			77.1	71.3	57.5		68.5	99.6	99.6	100.0	100.0	100.0	99.7	99.8	99.8	$23,662	$1,117	$22,545
Johanna Perrin Middle School	Public	6-8	85 Potter Pl	Fairport	14450	Monroe County	Fairport Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(585) 421-2080	572	65	8.8	27.1%	470 (82.2%)	21 (3.7%)	42 (7.3%)	14 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	24 (4.2%)	75.9	307^th of 1500 public middle schools	79.5%		80.7	224^th of 1504 public middle schools	85.1%	83	100.0		100.0					56.4	63.1	53.1			67.8	80.8	85.3		62.3	98.9	99.5	99.7	99.7	99.7	99.7	99.5	99.7	$29,887	$572	$29,315
Palmyra-Macedon Middle School	Public	6-8	163 Hyde Pkwy	Palmyra	14522	Wayne County	Palmyra-Macedon Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(315) 597-3450	354	38	9.2	38.7%	332 (93.8%)	4 (1.1%)	8 (2.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.5%)	25.1	1225^th of 1500 public middle schools	18.3%		19.4	1313^th of 1504 public middle schools	12.7%	88		65.7	95.2					36.5	44.4	40.8			29.5	40.6	14.6			99.1	99.6	99.6	99.6	99.6	99.6	100.0	99.6	$29,922	$1,351	$28,571
Sodus Intermediate School	Public	2-7	54 Mill St Ext	Sodus	14551	Wayne County	Sodus Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(315) 483-5242	214	26	8.3	72.0%	119 (55.6%)	14 (6.5%)	58 (27.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (10.7%)								(n/a)						45.6	45.2	39.1			56.1	49.2	45.3			31.3		99.6	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	$29,244	$2,038	$27,206
Martha Brown Middle School	Public	6-8	665 Ayrault Rd	Fairport	14450	Monroe County	Fairport Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(585) 421-2065	640	65	9.8	24.5%	533 (83.3%)	27 (4.2%)	42 (6.6%)	8 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (4.1%)	84	202^nd of 1500 public middle schools	86.5%		77.4	268^th of 1504 public middle schools	82.2%	66	100.0		100.0					68.8	69.4	61.5			73.1	84.4	72.6		67.8	99.3	99.9	99.9	99.9	99.9	100.0	99.7	99.9	$29,356	$577	$28,779

Frequently Asked Questions about Wayne Central Middle School

How many students attend Wayne Central Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 628 students attended Wayne Central Middle School.

What district is Wayne Central Middle School in?

Wayne Central School District

What is the racial makeup of Wayne Central Middle School?

Students at Wayne Central Middle School are 90% White, 4% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 1% African American, 1% Asian.

Is Wayne Central Middle School a good school?

Wayne Central Middle School ranks 322^nd of 1500 New York middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What high school do graduates of Wayne Central Middle School attend?

Students who attend Wayne Central Middle School usually go on to attend Wayne Senior High School

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