Serving 703 students in grades 6-12, East Side Community School ranks in the top 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 40-49% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 703 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
East Side Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
East Side Community School's student population of 703 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has grown by 39% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
703 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
East Side Community School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of East Side Community School is 0.64, 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
#1324 out of 4093 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
7%
10%
Hispanic
54%
29%
Black
15%
16%
White
21%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is East Side Community School's ranking?
East Side Community School is ranked #1324 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are East Side Community School often compared to?
East Side Community Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tompkins Square Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of East Side Community School?
The graduation rate of East Side Community School is 95%, which is higher than the New York state average of 85%.
How many students attend East Side Community School?
703 students attend East Side Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of East Side Community School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 15% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East Side Community School?
East Side Community School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does East Side Community School offer ?
East Side Community School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is East Side Community School part of?
East Side Community School is part of New York City Geographic District # 1 School District.
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