Serving 935 students in grades 6-8, Junior High School 278 Marine Park ranks in the top 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 36% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (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 77% 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 (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 935 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 77%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in NY
Math Proficiency
: 36% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 62% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 67% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Junior High School 278 Marine Park ranks within the top 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 278 Marine Park 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Junior High School 278 Marine Park?
935 students attend Junior High School 278 Marine Park.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Junior High School 278 Marine Park students are Black, 23% of students are White, 20% of students are Asian, 17% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Junior High School 278 Marine Park?
Junior High School 278 Marine Park has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Junior High School 278 Marine Park offer ?
Junior High School 278 Marine Park offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Junior High School 278 Marine Park part of?
In what neighborhood is Junior High School 278 Marine Park located?
Junior High School 278 Marine Park is located in the Marine Park neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 2 other public schools located in Marine Park.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 935 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 77%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 36% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 62% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 67% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
