The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 45-49% (which was lower than the New York state average of 86%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (which was lower than the New York state average of 74%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students (09-10)
135 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)45-49%
86%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)15-19%
74%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
(09-10)1%
n/a
Asian
(09-10)2%
8%
Hispanic
(09-10)74%
22%
Black
(09-10)23%
19%
White
(09-10)n/a
51%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (08-09)
87%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 86% NY state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% NY state average).
How many students attend Business School For Entreprenurial Studies?
135 students attend Business School For Entreprenurial Studies.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Business School For Entreprenurial Studies students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Business School For Entreprenurial Studies offer ?
Business School For Entreprenurial Studies offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Business School For Entreprenurial Studies part of?
Business School For Entreprenurial Studies is part of New York City Geographic District #12 School District.
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