Serving 139 students in grades 6-8, Community Action School-ms 258 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 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 139 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for Community Action School-MS 258 encompasses approximately 2.7 square miles in New York, NY, with most areas within a 5 to 10-minute drive and an average distance of 1.2 miles from the school to the zone's edge, reaching up to 1.8 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Community Action School-ms 258's student population of 139 students has declined by 39% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
139 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Year Founded
1994
School Calendar
School Rankings
Community Action School-ms 258 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Community Action School-ms 258 is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2634 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
67%
31%
Black
27%
15%
White
4%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)50.4%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Community Action School-ms 258's ranking?
Community Action School-ms 258 is ranked #2634 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Community Action School-ms 258 often compared to?
Community Action School-ms 258is often viewed alongside schools like Junior High School 54 Booker T Washington by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Community Action School-ms 258?
139 students attend Community Action School-ms 258.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Community Action School-ms 258 students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Community Action School-ms 258?
Community Action School-ms 258 has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Community Action School-ms 258 offer ?
Community Action School-ms 258 offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Community Action School-ms 258 part of?
Community Action School-ms 258 is part of New York City Geographic District # 3.
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