Serving 29 students in grades 8, General D Chappie James Middle School Of Science 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 was ≤20% (which was lower than the New York state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower than the New York state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 was lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 8
Total Students
29 students
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)≤20%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)≤20%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
21%
30%
Black
76%
16%
White
n/a
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% NY state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% NY state average).
How many students attend General D Chappie James Middle School Of Science?
29 students attend General D Chappie James Middle School Of Science.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of General D Chappie James Middle School Of Science students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of General D Chappie James Middle School Of Science?
General D Chappie James Middle School Of Science has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does General D Chappie James Middle School Of Science offer ?
General D Chappie James Middle School Of Science offers enrollment in grades 8
What school district is General D Chappie James Middle School Of Science part of?
General D Chappie James Middle School Of Science is part of New York City Geographic District #23 School District.
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