M.S. 44 William J. O'shea Middle School serves 541 students in grades 6-8.
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
541 students
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
37%
30%
Black
59%
15%
White
2%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (01-02)
78%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (01-02)
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
New York City Chancellor's Office School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend M.S. 44 William J. O'shea Middle School?
541 students attend M.S. 44 William J. O'shea Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of M.S. 44 William J. O'shea Middle School students are Black, 37% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of M.S. 44 William J. O'shea Middle School?
M.S. 44 William J. O'shea Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does M.S. 44 William J. O'shea Middle School offer ?
M.S. 44 William J. O'shea Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is M.S. 44 William J. O'shea Middle School part of?
M.S. 44 William J. O'shea Middle School is part of New York City Chancellor's Office School District.
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