Serving 295 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Special Music School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (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 65% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Special Music School ranks within the top 5% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Special Music School is 0.77, which is more 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?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Special Music School?
The graduation rate of Special Music School is 90%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Special Music School?
295 students attend Special Music School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Special Music School students are White, 21% of students are Asian, 19% of students are Two or more races, 17% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Special Music School?
Special Music School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Special Music School offer ?
Special Music School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Special Music School part of?
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