Serving 1,552 students in grades 6-8, Is 5 Walter Crowley Intermediate 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 30% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,552 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 66% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Is 5 Walter Crowley Intermediate School's student population of 1,552 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 121 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,552 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
121 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Is 5 Walter Crowley Intermediate 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 5 Walter Crowley Intermediate School is 0.52, 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
#2227 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
35%
10%
Hispanic
60%
29%
Black
2%
16%
White
3%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Is 5 Walter Crowley Intermediate School's ranking?
Is 5 Walter Crowley Intermediate School is ranked #2227 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Is 5 Walter Crowley Intermediate School often compared to?
Is 5 Walter Crowley Intermediate Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Is 73 Frank Sansivieri Intermediate School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Is 5 Walter Crowley Intermediate School?
1,552 students attend Is 5 Walter Crowley Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Is 5 Walter Crowley Intermediate School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Is 5 Walter Crowley Intermediate School?
Is 5 Walter Crowley Intermediate School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Is 5 Walter Crowley Intermediate School offer ?
Is 5 Walter Crowley Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Is 5 Walter Crowley Intermediate School part of?
Is 5 Walter Crowley Intermediate School is part of New York City Geographic District #24 School District.
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