Serving 565 students in grades 6-8, Thomas C Giordano Middle School 45 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 20-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is approximately equal to 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 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 565 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Thomas C Giordano Middle School 45 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Thomas C Giordano Middle School 45's student population of 565 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
565 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Thomas C Giordano Middle School 45 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 Thomas C Giordano Middle School 45 is 0.35, 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
#2754 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
79%
29%
Black
17%
16%
White
3%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
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
94%
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 Thomas C Giordano Middle School 45's ranking?
Thomas C Giordano Middle School 45 is ranked #2754 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Thomas C Giordano Middle School 45?
565 students attend Thomas C Giordano Middle School 45.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Thomas C Giordano Middle School 45 students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thomas C Giordano Middle School 45?
Thomas C Giordano Middle School 45 has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Thomas C Giordano Middle School 45 offer ?
Thomas C Giordano Middle School 45 offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Thomas C Giordano Middle School 45 part of?
Thomas C Giordano Middle School 45 is part of New York City Geographic District #10 School District.
School Reviews
5 7/25/2022
loved the school, Ms. M walker, music-John Burrel principal, Mr. Serpone guidance, Ms. Farkas, Ms. Rubib, The Giordano brothers, Ms. Constanzo, Ms. Sperber, Ms. Starr, and the rest of the staff was great in helping this little English-speaking person achieve all my academic achievements I have earned all- that I have today.
5 2/28/2012
i would love to stop bye an see my old school..i know most of my teacher are gone..still 45 lives in my heart the best years of my life where spent there..mrs minsky,mr turner,mr himburger,mr shimbal the boys dean at that time..i could go on..those were the ones that change me and made me see life for what it is..what i put in to it..
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