Serving 111 students in grades 9-12, School For Excellence ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥80% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 111 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: 45-49% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥80% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
School For Excellence ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
School For Excellence's student population of 111 students has declined by 63% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
111 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
School For Excellence ranks within the top 30% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of School For Excellence is 0.53, 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
#1123 out of 4093 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
57%
29%
Black
38%
16%
White
4%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
45-49%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is School For Excellence's ranking?
School For Excellence is ranked #1123 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of School For Excellence?
The graduation rate of School For Excellence is 45-49%, which is lower than the New York state average of 85%.
How many students attend School For Excellence?
111 students attend School For Excellence.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of School For Excellence students are Hispanic, 38% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of School For Excellence?
School For Excellence has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does School For Excellence offer ?
School For Excellence offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is School For Excellence part of?
School For Excellence is part of New York City Geographic District # 9 School District.
In what neighborhood is School For Excellence located?
School For Excellence is located in the Morrisania neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 40 other public schools located in Morrisania.
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