Serving 330 students in grades 6-8, Is 250 Robert F Kennedy Community Middle 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 is 14% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic and 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: 330 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Is 250 Robert F Kennedy Community Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Is 250 Robert F Kennedy Community Middle School's student population of 330 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
330 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Is 250 Robert F Kennedy Community Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Is 250 Robert F Kennedy Community Middle School is 0.72, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3440 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
25%
10%
Hispanic
39%
29%
Black
27%
16%
White
5%
41%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Is 250 Robert F Kennedy Community Middle School's ranking?
Is 250 Robert F Kennedy Community Middle School is ranked #3440 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Is 250 Robert F Kennedy Community Middle School often compared to?
Is 250 Robert F Kennedy Community Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ps 164 Queens Valley by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Is 250 Robert F Kennedy Community Middle School?
330 students attend Is 250 Robert F Kennedy Community Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Is 250 Robert F Kennedy Community Middle School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Black, 25% of students are Asian, 5% of students are White, 2% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Is 250 Robert F Kennedy Community Middle School?
Is 250 Robert F Kennedy Community Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Is 250 Robert F Kennedy Community Middle School offer ?
Is 250 Robert F Kennedy Community Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Is 250 Robert F Kennedy Community Middle School part of?
Is 250 Robert F Kennedy Community Middle School is part of New York City Geographic District #25 School District.
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