Fannie Lou Hamer Middle School
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(718)860-2707
- Fannie Lou Hamer Middle School serves 273 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 4% (which is lower 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 20% (which is lower than the New York state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the New York state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 56%.
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Fannie Lou Hamer Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Fannie Lou Hamer Middle School's student population of 273 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 273 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 22 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Fannie Lou Hamer Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has decreased from 13:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Fannie Lou Hamer Middle School is 0.43, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NY) |
| Overall School Rank | #4095 out of 4,239 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 4% | 50% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20% | 47% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 9% |
| Hispanic | 71% | 26% |
| Black | 26% | 17% |
| White | 2% | 44% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.43 | 0.39 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 78% | 48% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | New York City Geographic #12 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Fannie Lou Hamer Middle School is Fannie Lou Hamer Freedom High School (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is P.S. 811 (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is P.S. 66 School Of Higher Expectations (0.0 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Bronx Fannie Lou Hamer Freedom High School Grades: 9-12 | 479 students
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1021 Jennings St
Bronx, NY 10460
(718)861-0521 0.0 9-12 479 - Bronx P.S. 66 School Of Higher Expectations Grades: PK-5 | 697 students
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1001 Jennings St
Bronx, NY 10460
(212)927-7850 0.0 PK-5 697 - Bronx P.S. 811 Special Education School
Grades: 7-12 | 638 students
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1434 Longfellow Ave
Bronx, NY 10459
(718)589-3060 0.0 7-12 638 - Bronx Fairmont Neighborhood School Grades: PK-5 | 317 students
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1550 Vyse Ave
Bronx, NY 10460
(718)860-5210 0.2 PK-5 317 - Bronx Samara Community School Grades: PK-5 | 172 students
0.2 miles
1550 Vyse Ave
Bronx, NY 10460
(646)228-3059 0.2 PK-5 172
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