Serving 938 students in grades 6-8, Jonas E Salk Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher 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 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 938 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 32%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in NY
Math Proficiency
: 71% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 68% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: ≥95% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Jonas E Salk Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jonas E Salk Middle School is 0.50, 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.
Jonas E Salk Middle School is ranked #804 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Jonas E Salk Middle School?
938 students attend Jonas E Salk Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Jonas E Salk Middle School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jonas E Salk Middle School?
Jonas E Salk Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Jonas E Salk Middle School offer ?
Jonas E Salk Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Jonas E Salk Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 938 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 32%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 71% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 68% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: ≥95% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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