Serving 284 students in grades 6-8, Collaborative Arts 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 16% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 284 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Collaborative Arts Middle School's student population of 284 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
284 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Rankings
Collaborative Arts 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 Collaborative Arts Middle School is 0.35, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#3377 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
16%
30%
Black
79%
16%
White
n/a
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Collaborative Arts Middle School's ranking?
Collaborative Arts Middle School is ranked #3377 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Collaborative Arts Middle School often compared to?
Collaborative Arts Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Community Voices Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Collaborative Arts Middle School?
284 students attend Collaborative Arts Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Collaborative Arts Middle School students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Collaborative Arts Middle School?
Collaborative Arts Middle School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Collaborative Arts Middle School offer ?
Collaborative Arts Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Collaborative Arts Middle School part of?
Collaborative Arts Middle School is part of New York City Geographic District #29 School District.
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