Waterside School For Leadership

190 Beach 110th St
Rockaway Park, NY 11694
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 166 students in grades 6-8, Waterside School For Leadership 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% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 166 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Bottom 50% in NY
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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Waterside School For Leadership ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

School Overview

Waterside School For Leadership's student population of 166 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
166 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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School Rankings

Waterside School For Leadership 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 Waterside School For Leadership is 0.61, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (NY)
#3344 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤20%
55%
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40-59%
62%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
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American Indian
2%
1%
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Asian
4%
10%
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Hispanic
32%
29%
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Black
54%
16%
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White
6%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.61
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 Waterside School For Leadership's ranking?
Waterside School For Leadership is ranked #3344 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Waterside School For Leadership often compared to?
Waterside School For Leadershipis often viewed alongside schools like Academy Of Medical Technology - A College Board School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Waterside School For Leadership?
166 students attend Waterside School For Leadership.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Waterside School For Leadership students are Black, 32% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Waterside School For Leadership?
Waterside School For Leadership has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Waterside School For Leadership offer ?
Waterside School For Leadership offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Waterside School For Leadership part of?
Waterside School For Leadership is part of New York City Geographic District #27 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 166 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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