New York City Geographic District # 8 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 51 public schools serving 22,248 students in New York City Geographic District # 8 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in New York City Geographic District # 8 School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
New York City Geographic District # 8 School District, which is ranked #880 of all 1,017 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 71% has increased from 54% over five school years.
How many schools belong to New York City Geographic District # 8 School District?
New York City Geographic District # 8 School District manages 51 public schools serving 22,248 students.
What is the rank of New York City Geographic District # 8 School District?
New York City Geographic District # 8 School District is ranked #880 out of 1,017 school districts in New York (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in New York City Geographic District # 8 School District?
65% of New York City Geographic District # 8 School District students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, 5% of students are White, 2% 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 New York City Geographic District # 8 School District?
New York City Geographic District # 8 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 51 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 22,248 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 95%
Graduation Rate
: 71% (Btm 50% in NY)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 27% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 63% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
