Serving 81 students in grades 6-8, Middle School For Academic And Social Excellence 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 6-9% (which was lower than the New York state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 10-14% (which was lower than the New York state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 was lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
81 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)6-9%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)10-14%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
11:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
1%
Asian
(15-16)1%
9%
Hispanic
(15-16)15%
26%
Black
(15-16)83%
18%
White
(15-16)1%
44%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)n/a
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average).
How many students attend Middle School For Academic And Social Excellence?
81 students attend Middle School For Academic And Social Excellence.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Middle School For Academic And Social Excellence students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Middle School For Academic And Social Excellence?
Middle School For Academic And Social Excellence has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Middle School For Academic And Social Excellence offer ?
Middle School For Academic And Social Excellence offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Middle School For Academic And Social Excellence part of?
Middle School For Academic And Social Excellence is part of New York City Geographic District #17 School District.
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