Junior High School 44 William J O'shea serves 68 students in grades 7-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-59% (which was lower than the New York state average of 67%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 11-19% (which was lower than the New York state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
68 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)50-59%
67%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)11-19%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
26%
29%
Black
74%
16%
White
n/a
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2011-2012 (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?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 67% NY state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% NY state average).
How many students attend Junior High School 44 William J O'shea?
68 students attend Junior High School 44 William J O'shea.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Junior High School 44 William J O'shea students are Black, and 26% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Junior High School 44 William J O'shea?
Junior High School 44 William J O'shea has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Junior High School 44 William J O'shea offer ?
Junior High School 44 William J O'shea offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Junior High School 44 William J O'shea part of?
Junior High School 44 William J O'shea is part of New York City Geographic District # 3 School District.
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