Serving 251 students in grades 6-8, Entrada Academy 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 was 10% (which was lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 17% (which was lower than the New York state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average).
How many students attend Entrada Academy?
251 students attend Entrada Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Entrada Academy students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Entrada Academy?
Entrada Academy has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
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