How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Gowanda Middle School | William G Houston Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Gowanda, NY | Angola, NY |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 334 | 459 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 9.7:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 36.2% | 45.5% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Gowanda Middle School | William G Houston Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $28,374 | $26,498 |
| District | Gowanda Central School District | Lake Shore Central School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Gowanda Middle School | William G Houston Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 60.8% | 73.2% |
| African American | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3.9% | 5.0% |
| Asian | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 24.6% | 16.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 10.5% | 4.4% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Gowanda Middle School | William G Houston Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 165:1 | 253:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 32.2% | 29.8% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 51 | 58 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.