Edward R Murrow High School
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(718)258-9283
- Edward R Murrow High School serves 3,781 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 91% (which is higher than the New York state average of 50%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 94% (which is higher than the New York state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Edward R Murrow High School placed in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the New York state level of 13:1.
- Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 57%.
Top Placements
Edward R Murrow High School places among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
School Overview
- Edward R Murrow High School's student population of 3,781 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 200 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 3,781 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 200 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Edward R Murrow High School is ranked within the top 20% of all 4,239 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has decreased from 21:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Edward R Murrow High School is 0.77, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NY) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #527 out of 4239 schools (Top 20%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 91% | 50% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 94% | 47% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 13:1 |
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| Asian | 25% | 9% |
| Hispanic | 21% | 27% |
| Black | 23% | 17% |
| White | 28% | 43% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 2% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.77 | 0.71 |
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| Graduation Rate | 82% | 82% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 65% | 51% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | New York City Geographic District #21 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Edward R Murrow High School is Brooklyn College Academy (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is P.S. 99 Isaac Asimov (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is P.S. 199 Frederick Wachtel (0.3 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Brooklyn P.S. 199 Frederick Wachtel Grades: PK-5 | 551 students
0.3 miles
1100 Elm Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11230
(718)339-1422 0.3 PK-5 551 - Brooklyn P.S. 99 Isaac Asimov Grades: PK-8 | 874 students
0.3 miles
1120 E 10th St
Brooklyn, NY 11230
(718)338-9201 0.3 PK-8 874 - Brooklyn P.S. 193 Gil Hodges Grades: PK-5 | 757 students
0.5 miles
2515 Ave L
Brooklyn, NY 11210
(718)338-9011 0.5 PK-5 757 - Brooklyn Andries Hudde School Magnet School
Grades: 6-8 | 753 students
0.7 miles
2500 Nostrand Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11210
(718)253-3700 0.7 6-8 753
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