Serving 230 students in grades 6-8, Cohen Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Cohen Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cohen Middle School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Cohen Middle School?
230 students attend Cohen Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Cohen Middle School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cohen Middle School?
Cohen Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Cohen Middle School offer ?
Cohen Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Cohen Middle School part of?
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