Serving 391 students in grades 6-8, Otto L Shortell Middle School 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 28% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Otto L Shortell Middle School 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 Otto L Shortell Middle School is 0.26, 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.
Otto L Shortell Middle School is ranked #3367 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?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Otto L Shortell Middle School?
391 students attend Otto L Shortell Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Otto L Shortell Middle School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Otto L Shortell Middle School?
Otto L Shortell Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Otto L Shortell Middle School offer ?
Otto L Shortell Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Otto L Shortell Middle School part of?
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