The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 75-79% (which was higher than the New York state average of 69%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65-69% (which was higher than the New York state average of 60%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
n/a
Total Students (11-12)
200 students
Total Classroom Teachers (11-12)
14 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)75-79%
69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)65-69%
60%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
(11-12)1%
1%
Asian
(11-12)7%
9%
Hispanic
(11-12)64%
23%
Black
(11-12)26%
18%
White
(11-12)2%
48%
Hawaiian
(11-12)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(11-12)n/a
1%
Eligible for Free Lunch (11-12)
69%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 69% NY state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% NY state average).
How many students attend Bayard Rustin Educational Complex?
200 students attend Bayard Rustin Educational Complex.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Bayard Rustin Educational Complex students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What school district is Bayard Rustin Educational Complex part of?
Bayard Rustin Educational Complex is part of New York City Geographic District # 2.
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