Serving 899 students in grades 5-8, Transit Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 5-8
Enrollment: 899 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 39%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in NY
Math Proficiency
: 72% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 79% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: ≥95% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Transit Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Transit Middle School is 0.55, 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?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Transit Middle School?
899 students attend Transit Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Transit Middle School students are White, 27% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Transit Middle School?
Transit Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Transit Middle School offer ?
Transit Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Transit Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 5-8
Enrollment: 899 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 39%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 72% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 79% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: ≥95% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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