P.S. 66 North Park Middle Academy 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 15-19% (which was lower than the New York state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-24% (which was lower than the New York state average of 52%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students (19-20)
118 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
12 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)15-19%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)20-24%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
(19-20)1%
1%
Asian
(19-20)4%
9%
Hispanic
(19-20)12%
27%
Black
(19-20)69%
17%
White
(19-20)8%
43%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)6%
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
86%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
2%
6%
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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% NY state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average).
How many students attend P.S. 66 North Park Middle Academy?
118 students attend P.S. 66 North Park Middle Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of P.S. 66 North Park Middle Academy students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does P.S. 66 North Park Middle Academy offer ?
P.S. 66 North Park Middle Academy offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is P.S. 66 North Park Middle Academy part of?
P.S. 66 North Park Middle Academy is part of Buffalo City School District.
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