Serving 268 students in grades 6-8, I.s. 250 Robert F Kennedy Community 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 14% (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 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 268 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
I.s. 250 Robert F Kennedy Community Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
I.s. 250 Robert F Kennedy Community Middle School's student population of 268 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
268 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Rankings
I.s. 250 Robert F Kennedy Community 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 I.s. 250 Robert F Kennedy Community Middle School is 0.71, 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
#3440 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
25%
10%
Hispanic
42%
30%
Black
23%
16%
White
5%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 I.s. 250 Robert F Kennedy Community Middle School's ranking?
I.s. 250 Robert F Kennedy Community Middle School is ranked #3440 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are I.s. 250 Robert F Kennedy Community Middle School often compared to?
I.s. 250 Robert F Kennedy Community Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 164 Queens Valley by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% 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 I.s. 250 Robert F Kennedy Community Middle School?
268 students attend I.s. 250 Robert F Kennedy Community Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of I.s. 250 Robert F Kennedy Community Middle School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Asian, 23% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of I.s. 250 Robert F Kennedy Community Middle School?
I.s. 250 Robert F Kennedy Community Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does I.s. 250 Robert F Kennedy Community Middle School offer ?
I.s. 250 Robert F Kennedy Community Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is I.s. 250 Robert F Kennedy Community Middle School part of?
I.s. 250 Robert F Kennedy Community Middle School is part of New York City Geographic District #25 School District.
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