Aspire Preparatory Middle School (Closed 2015)

Serving 96 students in grades 8, 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 15-19% (which was lower than the New York state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 10-14% (which was lower than the New York state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 8
Total Students
96 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NY)
(13-14)
15-19%
41%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Aspire Preparatory Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
(13-14)
10-14%
37%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Aspire Preparatory Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
6%
10%
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Hispanic
59%
29%
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Black
23%
16%
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White
11%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in NY.
0.59
This chart display the diversity score of Aspire Preparatory Middle School and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Aspire Preparatory Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% NY state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% NY state average).
How many students attend Aspire Preparatory Middle School?
96 students attend Aspire Preparatory Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Aspire Preparatory Middle School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Aspire Preparatory Middle School?
Aspire Preparatory Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Aspire Preparatory Middle School offer ?
Aspire Preparatory Middle School offers enrollment in grades 8
What school district is Aspire Preparatory Middle School part of?
Aspire Preparatory Middle School is part of New York City Geographic District #11 School District.

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