Serving 305 students in grades 6-8, Middle School 839 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 25-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (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 55% 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: 305 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 55%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in NY
Math Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 70-74% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Middle School 839 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 Middle School 839 is 0.70, 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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Middle School 839?
305 students attend Middle School 839.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Middle School 839 students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Middle School 839?
Middle School 839 has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Middle School 839 offer ?
Middle School 839 offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Middle School 839 part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 305 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 55%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 70-74% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
