Jhs 226 Virgil I Grisson

121-10 Rockaway Blvd
South Ozone Park, NY 11420
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 898 students in grades 6-8, Jhs 226 Virgil I Grisson 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 25-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 898 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50% in NY
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Jhs 226 Virgil I Grisson ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

School Overview

Jhs 226 Virgil I Grisson's student population of 898 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 67 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
898 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
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School Rankings

Jhs 226 Virgil I Grisson 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 Jhs 226 Virgil I Grisson is 0.77, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (NY)
#2877 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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25-29%
55%
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55-59%
62%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
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American Indian
17%
1%
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Asian
26%
10%
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Hispanic
23%
29%
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Black
29%
16%
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White
2%
41%
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Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.77
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Jhs 226 Virgil I Grisson's ranking?
Jhs 226 Virgil I Grisson is ranked #2877 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Jhs 226 Virgil I Grisson often compared to?
Jhs 226 Virgil I Grissonis often viewed alongside schools like Hawtree Creek Middle School, Ps 124 Osmond A Church, Jhs 202 Robert H Goddard by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Jhs 226 Virgil I Grisson?
898 students attend Jhs 226 Virgil I Grisson.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
29% of Jhs 226 Virgil I Grisson students are Black, 26% of students are Asian, 23% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are White, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jhs 226 Virgil I Grisson?
Jhs 226 Virgil I Grisson has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Jhs 226 Virgil I Grisson offer ?
Jhs 226 Virgil I Grisson offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Jhs 226 Virgil I Grisson part of?
Jhs 226 Virgil I Grisson is part of New York City Geographic District #27 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 898 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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