Serving 105 students in grades 6-8, Essence School 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 was ≤5% (which was lower than the New York state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 6-9% (which was lower than the New York state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 94% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
105 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)≤5%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)6-9%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
25%
31%
Black
64%
15%
White
6%
39%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% NY state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NY state average).
How many students attend Essence School?
105 students attend Essence School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Essence School students are Black, 25% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Essence School?
Essence School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Essence School offer ?
Essence School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Essence School part of?
Essence School is part of New York City Geographic District #19.
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