Transit Middle School

Public 5-8

 8730 Transit Rd
       East Amherst, NY  14051-2698


(716) 626-8700

District: Williamsville Central School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
61st of 1,500 New York Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,177 Help


Students who attend Transit Middle School usually attend:

High:    Williamsville East High School

Feeder schools for Transit Middle School:

Elementary:    Country Parkway Elementary School
    Maple East Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.6 Help
Number of students:  872

Racial breakdown:

White:
62.0%
Asian:
25.2%
Two or more races:
5.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  16.5% Help


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Compare Details Transit Middle School ranks better than 95.9% of middle schools in New York. It also ranks first among 4 ranked middle schools in the Williamsville Central School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 95.49. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Transit Middle School has the largest middle school student body size in the Williamsville Central School District. Racial makeup is: White (62%), Asian (25.2%), two or more races (5.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 16.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Williamsville Central School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Transit Middle School is 11.6, which is the highest among 4 middle schools in the Williamsville Central School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Transit Middle School is $14,177, which is the lowest among 4 middle schools in the Williamsville Central School District!
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Transit Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Transit Middle School 61st of 1500 New York public middle schools. (See Transit Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Williamsville Central School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Williamsville Central School District 89th of 866 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Transit Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Transit Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 92.46 24th 1095 97.8%
2007 90.27 32nd 1123 97.2%
2008 88.96 23rd 1185 98.1%
2009 84.28 58th 1224 95.3%
2010 92.65 21st 1243 98.3%
2011 92.64 38th 1295 97.1%
2012 92.11 41st 1337 96.9%
2013 96.62 31st 1373 97.7%
2014 93.84 57th 1401 95.9%
2015 92.62 67th 1407 95.2%
2016 95.48 44th 1429 96.9%
2017 95.38 57th 1455 96.1%
2018 95.22 53rd 1438 96.3%
2019 92.64 97th 1439 93.3%
2021 84.86 139th 1242 88.8%
2022 94.33 71st 1479 95.2%
2023 95.49 61st 1500 95.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Transit Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.22 13th 107 87.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Transit Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.32 172nd 1170 85.3%
2019 65.11 209th 1139 81.7%
2021 74.06 62nd 522 88.1%
2022 92.72 39th 1283 97.0%
2023 92.95 53rd 1307 95.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Transit Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.70 100th 1245 92.0%
2019 70.09 270th 1241 78.2%
2021 81.47 112th 935 88.0%
2022 76.56 209th 1306 84.0%
2023 81.13 172nd 1288 86.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Transit Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.38 58th 1353 95.7%
2019 93.07 74th 1370 94.6%
2021 81.71 138th 1066 87.1%
2022 93.47 65th 1454 95.5%
2023 93.57 70th 1463 95.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Transit Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.41 54th 1352 96.0%
2019 90.43 113th 1366 91.7%
2021 84.49 120th 1071 88.8%
2022 92.99 81st 1455 94.4%
2023 95.60 57th 1464 96.1%
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Rank History for Asian students at Transit Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.19 49th 374 86.9%
2019 82.31 53rd 369 85.6%
2021 69.06 71st 236 69.9%
2022 78.91 64th 381 83.2%
2023 75.67 89th 388 77.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Transit Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.77 296th 663 55.4%
2019 48.95 276th 653 57.7%
2022 64.15 180th 706 74.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Transit Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 95.65 28th 943 97.0%
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Rank History for White students at Transit Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.67 55th 763 92.8%
2019 83.65 90th 716 87.4%
2021 72.84 141st 614 77.0%
2022 83.03 102nd 748 86.4%
2023 88.58 77th 772 90.0%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Transit Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1994 817 18 55 5 4 n/a n/a 0 899
1995 915 23 80 12 3 n/a n/a 0 1033
1996 915 23 80 12 3 n/a n/a 0 1033
1997 938 20 69 6 5 n/a n/a 0 1038
1998 1005 26 72 3 4 n/a n/a 0 1110
1999 977 23 61 8 7 n/a n/a 0 1076
2000 969 20 66 4 9 n/a n/a 0 1068
2001 975 18 70 14 5 n/a n/a 0 1082
2002 880 28 79 14 8 n/a n/a 0 1009
2003 880 28 79 14 8 n/a n/a 0 1009
2004 905 35 104 8 14 n/a n/a 0 1066
2005 828 27 104 9 7 n/a n/a 0 975
2006 819 36 108 9 10 n/a n/a 0 982
2007 825 31 115 12 7 n/a n/a 0 990
2008 793 27 120 16 5 n/a n/a 0 961
2009 840 21 107 13 0 n/a n/a 2 983
2010 806 32 122 10 9 n/a n/a 0 979
2011 796 28 131 11 5 0 0 0 971
2012 788 21 143 27 5 0 21 0 1005
2013 784 22 145 29 6 0 26 0 1012
2014 780 15 153 25 7 0 33 0 1013
2015 750 13 146 23 5 0 34 0 971
2016 717 17 167 24 6 0 42 0 973
2017 708 20 193 20 5 0 37 0 983
2018 705 34 190 19 3 1 33 0 985
2019 658 47 208 28 4 1 26 0 972
2020 631 46 201 29 3 1 24 0 935
2021 567 38 207 38 0 1 35 0 886
2022 546 30 219 35 3 0 34 0 867
2023 541 25 220 35 1 0 50 0 872

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Transit Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 899 64.4 14.0 1.3
1995 1033 78.8 13.1 1.4
1996 1033 78.8 13.1 1.4
1997 1038 80.8 12.8 1.7
1998 1110 82.0 13.5 2.3
1999 1076 75.5 14.3 2
2000 1068 78.3 13.6 3.3
2001 1082 78.6 13.8 2.7
2002 1009 72.9 13.8 3.4
2003 1009 72.9 13.8 3.4
2004 1066 n/a n/a n/a
2005 975 74.0 13.2 4.6
2006 982 77.0 12.8 6.4
2007 990 73.7 13.4 5.2
2008 961 74.1 13.0 5.8
2009 983 71.8 13.7 6.8
2010 979 75.9 12.8 9.9
2011 971 79.1 12.2 8.9
2012 1005 69.1 14.5 7.6
2013 1012 68.2 14.8 8.4
2014 1013 68.4 14.8 6.6
2015 971 66.0 14.7 8.3
2016 973 67.0 14.5 9
2017 983 73.8 13.3 8.4
2018 985 75.1 13.1 10.6
2019 972 70.0 13.8 14
2020 935 77.6 12.0 11.9
2021 886 70.1 12.6 14
2022 867 71.6 12.0 14.2
2023 872 75.0 11.6 16.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Transit Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 899 64.4 14.0 1.3
1995 1033 78.8 13.1 1.4
1996 1033 78.8 13.1 1.4
1997 1038 80.8 12.8 1.7
1998 1110 82.0 13.5 2.3
1999 1076 75.5 14.3 2
2000 1068 78.3 13.6 3.3
2001 1082 78.6 13.8 2.7
2002 1009 72.9 13.8 3.4
2003 1009 72.9 13.8 3.4
2004 1066 n/a n/a n/a
2005 975 74.0 13.2 4.6
2006 982 77.0 12.8 6.4
2007 990 73.7 13.4 5.2
2008 961 74.1 13.0 5.8
2009 983 71.8 13.7 6.8
2010 979 75.9 12.8 9.9
2011 971 79.1 12.2 8.9
2012 1005 69.1 14.5 7.6
2013 1012 68.2 14.8 8.4
2014 1013 68.4 14.8 6.6
2015 971 66.0 14.7 8.3
2016 973 67.0 14.5 9
2017 983 73.8 13.3 8.4
2018 985 75.1 13.1 10.6
2019 972 70.0 13.8 14
2020 935 77.6 12.0 11.9
2021 886 70.1 12.6 14
2022 867 71.6 12.0 14.2
2023 872 75.0 11.6 16.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

Transit Middle School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricella
201399.5%0.4%0.0%99.5%99.5%99.6%99.6%99.5%99.5%99.6%
201499.0%0.7%0.0%99.2%99.2%99.3%99.3%99.2%99.0%99.3%
201598.6%0.6%0.0%99.2%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.3%99.4%99.2%
201699.4%0.4%0.0%99.6%99.5%99.5%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.4%
201798.8%0.5%0.0%99.5%99.9%99.9%99.9%99.9%99.8%99.8%
201898.6%0.4%0.0%99.6%99.9%99.9%99.9%99.9%99.8%99.8%
201998.8%0.0%0.0%99.5%99.6%99.6%99.7%99.6%99.7%99.4%
202099.6%0.0%99.9%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.8%100.0%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Transit Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $00 (0.0%) $12,608 (100.0%) $12,608
2020 $00 (0.0%) $12,187 (100.0%) $12,187
2021 $176 (1.4%) $12,843 (98.6%) $13,019
2022 $537 (3.8%) $13,640 (96.2%) $14,177

Data source: New York Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Transit Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 97th of 1439 Middle schoolsRanks 61st of 1500 Middle schools
 2.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (Transit Middle School)5974.9
 15.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Williamsville Central School District)5669.5
 13.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New York)3845.1
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Transit Middle School)7478.5
 4.4%
   5th Grade Math (Williamsville Central School District)7472.1
 1.9%
   5th Grade Math (New York)4649.7
 3.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Transit Middle School)7481.2
 7.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Williamsville Central School District)6568.4
 3.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4745.8
 1.2%
6th Grade Math (Transit Middle School)7386.9
 13.9%
   6th Grade Math (Williamsville Central School District)7175.5
 4.5%
   6th Grade Math (New York)4748.1
 1.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Transit Middle School)6882.8
 14.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Williamsville Central School District)6068.6
 8.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4048
 8%
7th Grade Math (Transit Middle School)8485
 1%
   7th Grade Math (Williamsville Central School District)7378.6
 5.6%
   7th Grade Math (New York)4451.9
 7.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Transit Middle School)7481.5
 7.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Williamsville Central School District)5969.6
 10.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4855.2
 7.2%
8th Grade Math (Transit Middle School)6181.1
 20.1%
   8th Grade Math (Williamsville Central School District)4668.8
 22.8%
   8th Grade Math (New York)3340.7
 7.7%
End of Course Algebra I (Transit Middle School)100100
   End of Course Algebra I (Williamsville Central School District)94.592.3
 2.2%
   End of Course Algebra I (New York)71.164.6
 6.5%
End of Course Earth Science (Transit Middle School)99.299
 0.2%
   End of Course Earth Science (Williamsville Central School District)89.881.6
 8.2%
   End of Course Earth Science (New York)68.965
 3.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students972872
 10.3%
African American4725
 46.8%
American Indian41
 75%
Asian208220
 5.8%
Hispanic2835
 25%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White658541
 17.8%
Two or More Races2650
 92.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients14%16.5%
 2.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Transit Middle School

Yes! Transit Middle School is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 61st of 1500 New York middle schools.

Students who attend Transit Middle School usually go on to attend Williamsville East High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 872 students attended Transit Middle School.

Students at Transit Middle School are 62% White, 25% Asian, 6% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 3% African American.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the WNYC and the New York State Department of Health and the NY State Education Department. Attendance Areas provided by ATTOM.

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