Serving 267 students in grades 6-8, Dock Street School For Steam Studies ranks in the top 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 30-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than 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 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 267 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dock Street School For Steam Studies ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Dock Street School For Steam Studies's student population of 267 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
267 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dock Street School For Steam Studies ranks within the top 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dock Street School For Steam Studies is 0.54, 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
#1829 out of 4093 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
18%
29%
Black
65%
16%
White
9%
41%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 Dock Street School For Steam Studies's ranking?
Dock Street School For Steam Studies is ranked #1829 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Dock Street School For Steam Studies?
267 students attend Dock Street School For Steam Studies.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Dock Street School For Steam Studies students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dock Street School For Steam Studies?
Dock Street School For Steam Studies has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Dock Street School For Steam Studies offer ?
Dock Street School For Steam Studies offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Dock Street School For Steam Studies part of?
Dock Street School For Steam Studies is part of New York City Geographic District #13 School District.
School Reviews
5 5/12/2016
This is the best school ever it made me much more smarter and more social you should really bring your kids to this school believe me '?
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