Serving 1,136 students in grades 6-8, East 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 18% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,136 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
East Middle School's student population of 1,136 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 84 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,136 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
84 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
East Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of East Middle School is 0.19, 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
#3793 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
90%
29%
Black
7%
16%
White
1%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is East Middle School's ranking?
East Middle School is ranked #3793 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend East Middle School?
1,136 students attend East Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of East Middle School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East Middle School?
East Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does East Middle School offer ?
East Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is East Middle School part of?
East Middle School is part of Brentwood Union Free School District.
School Reviews
5 11/15/2012
music availability is 100 percent and the new principal is all about discipline the children by watching what is not proper to wear around the school. YES if the children want to learn the staff is ready and patient.
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