Serving 1,262 students in grades 6-8, I.S. 24 Myra S Barnes ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
I.S. 24 Myra S Barnes ranks within the top 30% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of I.S. 24 Myra S Barnes is 0.54, 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?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend I.S. 24 Myra S Barnes?
1,262 students attend I.S. 24 Myra S Barnes.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of I.S. 24 Myra S Barnes students are White, 16% of students are Asian, 16% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of I.S. 24 Myra S Barnes?
I.S. 24 Myra S Barnes has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does I.S. 24 Myra S Barnes offer ?
I.S. 24 Myra S Barnes offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is I.S. 24 Myra S Barnes part of?
Was a student here a few years ago, great teachers, supportive, helpful, and they cared about the students. Many events and activities to enjoy as well.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - lc
13/25/2020
Terrible teachers, my son is depressed. Mostly liberal inculcation. If I was Bernie Sanders, I'd love it.
- Posted by Parent - hgv
21/25/2011
Well The Bathrooms are really dirty, and they have bugs like spiders and roaches everywhere.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - dhako
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