Serving 269 students in grades 7-8, Junior High School 302 Rafael Cordero 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 8% (which was lower than the New York state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 11% (which was lower than the New York state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was higher than 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 and Black).
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Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
269 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)8%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)11%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
6%
10%
Hispanic
63%
29%
Black
29%
16%
White
1%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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麻豆果冻传媒> What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% NY state average), while 11% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% NY state average).
How many students attend Junior High School 302 Rafael Cordero?
269 students attend Junior High School 302 Rafael Cordero.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Junior High School 302 Rafael Cordero students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Junior High School 302 Rafael Cordero?
Junior High School 302 Rafael Cordero 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 302 Rafael Cordero offer ?
Junior High School 302 Rafael Cordero offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Junior High School 302 Rafael Cordero part of?
Junior High School 302 Rafael Cordero is part of New York City Geographic District #19 School District.
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