Serving 301 students in grades 6-8, Middle School 890 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 31% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Middle School 890 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 890 is 0.72, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Middle School 890 is ranked #2388 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Middle School 890?
301 students attend Middle School 890.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Middle School 890 students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 17% of students are Asian, 14% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Middle School 890?
Middle School 890 has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Middle School 890 offer ?
Middle School 890 offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Middle School 890 part of?
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