Serving 341 students in grades 6-8, Ms 255 Salk School Of Science ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 97% (which is higher 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 52% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 341 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 97% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ms 255 Salk School Of Science ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Ms 255 Salk School Of Science's student population of 341 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
341 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ms 255 Salk School Of Science ranks within the top 5% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ms 255 Salk School Of Science is 0.67, 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
#111 out of 4093 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
97%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
29%
10%
Hispanic
12%
29%
Black
2%
16%
White
48%
41%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 Ms 255 Salk School Of Science's ranking?
Ms 255 Salk School Of Science is ranked #111 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Ms 255 Salk School Of Science often compared to?
Ms 255 Salk School Of Scienceis often viewed alongside schools like Nyc Lab Middle School For Collaborative Studies, Clinton School, East Side Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 97% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Ms 255 Salk School Of Science?
341 students attend Ms 255 Salk School Of Science.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Ms 255 Salk School Of Science students are White, 29% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ms 255 Salk School Of Science?
Ms 255 Salk School Of Science has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ms 255 Salk School Of Science offer ?
Ms 255 Salk School Of Science offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ms 255 Salk School Of Science part of?
Ms 255 Salk School Of Science is part of New York City Geographic District # 2 School District.
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