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Emerson School

108-35 167th St
Jamaica, NY 11433
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 293 students in grades 6-8, Emerson 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 15% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 293 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50% in NY
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Emerson School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Emerson School's student population of 293 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
293 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Emerson 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 Emerson School is 0.66, 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.
This School
State Level (NY)
#3764 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Emerson School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Emerson School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
33%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Emerson School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
78%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Emerson School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
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American Indian
4%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Emerson School and percentage of American Indian public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
13%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Emerson School and the percentage of Asian public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
27%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Emerson School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
50%
16%
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White
2%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Emerson School and the percentage of White public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New York.
0.66
This chart displays the diversity score of Emerson School and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Emerson School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Emerson School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Emerson School's ranking?
Emerson School is ranked #3764 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Emerson School often compared to?
Emerson Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Junior High School 8 Richard S Grossley by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Emerson School?
293 students attend Emerson School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Emerson School students are Black, 27% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 4% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Emerson School?
Emerson School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Emerson School offer ?
Emerson School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Emerson School part of?
In what neighborhood is Emerson School located?
Emerson School is located in the Addisleigh Park neighborhood of Jamaica, NY. There are 2 other public schools located in Addisleigh Park.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 293 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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