Serving 425 students in grades 6-8, Is 303 Herbert S Eisenberg 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 40-44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 425 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Is 303 Herbert S Eisenberg ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Is 303 Herbert S Eisenberg's student population of 425 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
425 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Is 303 Herbert S Eisenberg 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 Is 303 Herbert S Eisenberg is 0.74, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2688 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
24%
10%
Hispanic
34%
29%
Black
11%
16%
White
29%
41%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Is 303 Herbert S Eisenberg's ranking?
Is 303 Herbert S Eisenberg is ranked #2688 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Is 303 Herbert S Eisenberg often compared to?
Is 303 Herbert S Eisenbergis often viewed alongside schools like Ps 288 Shirley Tanyhill by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Is 303 Herbert S Eisenberg?
425 students attend Is 303 Herbert S Eisenberg.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Is 303 Herbert S Eisenberg students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 24% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Is 303 Herbert S Eisenberg?
Is 303 Herbert S Eisenberg has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Is 303 Herbert S Eisenberg offer ?
Is 303 Herbert S Eisenberg offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Is 303 Herbert S Eisenberg part of?
Is 303 Herbert S Eisenberg is part of New York City Geographic District #21 School District.
School Reviews
5 6/23/2017
This school is amazing
5 10/29/2016
My child looks forward to school. He loves News Literacy , Drama and Dance classes. There are tons of clubs such as Chess and CPR and First Aid. The sixth and seventh grade classes are teacher owned, they get walked to each class and no students are allowed to go to classes alone.
5 6/20/2014
This School Is Amazing, Exciting Things Happen In That Magical School. My Brother Went To That School. Well... Got Into That School. Ever Since He Went There He Has Been Getting Better Grades Than His Elementary School.
5 9/13/2013
I go to I.S.303 and it truley is amazing! All the teachers and the assint principal and helpers are so nice and caring! I would recommend any child to come to 303!
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