Serving 104 students in grades 7-8, Junior High School 296 The Anna Gonzalez Community 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 was ≤5% (which was lower than the New York state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤5% (which was lower than the New York state average of 37%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
104 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)≤5%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)≤5%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
61%
30%
Black
36%
16%
White
1%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% NY state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% NY state average).
How many students attend Junior High School 296 The Anna Gonzalez Community School?
104 students attend Junior High School 296 The Anna Gonzalez Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Junior High School 296 The Anna Gonzalez Community School students are Hispanic, 36% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Junior High School 296 The Anna Gonzalez Community School?
Junior High School 296 The Anna Gonzalez Community School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Junior High School 296 The Anna Gonzalez Community School offer ?
Junior High School 296 The Anna Gonzalez Community School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Junior High School 296 The Anna Gonzalez Community School part of?
Junior High School 296 The Anna Gonzalez Community School is part of New York City Geographic District #32.
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