Serving 724 students in grades 6-8, Richard H O'rourke Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher 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 11% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Richard H O'rourke Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Richard H O'rourke Middle School is 0.21, 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?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Richard H O'rourke Middle School?
724 students attend Richard H O'rourke Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Richard H O'rourke Middle School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Richard H O'rourke Middle School?
Richard H O'rourke Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Richard H O'rourke Middle School offer ?
Richard H O'rourke Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Richard H O'rourke Middle School part of?
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