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Junior High School 226 Virgil I Grisson

121-10 Rockaway Blvd
South Ozone Park, NY 11420
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 789 students in grades 6-8, Junior High School 226 Virgil I Grisson 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 17% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), 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: 789 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50% in NY
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (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

Junior High School 226 Virgil I Grisson ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Junior High School 226 Virgil I Grisson's student population of 789 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
789 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Junior High School 226 Virgil I Grisson 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 Junior High School 226 Virgil I Grisson is 0.77, which is more 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)
#3462 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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17%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Junior High School 226 Virgil I Grisson 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.
40%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Junior High School 226 Virgil I Grisson 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.
31%
78%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Junior High School 226 Virgil I Grisson 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
13:1
11:1
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American Indian
17%
1%
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Asian
24%
10%
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Hispanic
23%
29%
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Black
31%
16%
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White
2%
40%
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Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.77
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Junior High School 226 Virgil I Grisson 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 Junior High School 226 Virgil I Grisson's ranking?
Junior High School 226 Virgil I Grisson is ranked #3462 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Junior High School 226 Virgil I Grisson often compared to?
Junior High School 226 Virgil I Grissonis often viewed alongside schools like Hawtree Creek Middle School, P.S. 124 Osmond A Church by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Junior High School 226 Virgil I Grisson?
789 students attend Junior High School 226 Virgil I Grisson.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of Junior High School 226 Virgil I Grisson students are Black, 24% of students are Asian, 23% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are White, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Junior High School 226 Virgil I Grisson?
Junior High School 226 Virgil I Grisson has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Junior High School 226 Virgil I Grisson offer ?
Junior High School 226 Virgil I Grisson offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Junior High School 226 Virgil I Grisson part of?
Junior High School 226 Virgil I Grisson is part of New York City Geographic District #27 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 789 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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