Jonas E Salk Middle School
Tel:
(516) 434-7354
Jonas E Salk Middle School serves 900 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Jonas E Salk Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the New York state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Jonas E Salk Middle School's student population of 900 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 76 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 900 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 76 teachers |
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School Comparison
Jonas E Salk Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 4,239 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Jonas E Salk Middle School is 0.38, which is less 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 Testing Rank | #1425 out of 4239 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 69% | 52% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 63% | 52% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 6% | 9% |
| Hispanic | 15% | 27% |
| Black | 1% | 17% |
| White | 77% | 43% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.38 | 0.71 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 10% | 51% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Levittown Union Free School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Jonas E Salk Middle School is Gen Douglas Macarthur Senior High School (0.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Wantagh Middle School (1.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Gardiners Avenue School (0.4 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Levittown Gen Douglas Macarthur Senior High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,227 student
0.0 miles
3369 Old Jerusalem Rd
Levittown, NY 11756
(516) 434-7230 0.0 9-12 1,227 - Levittown Gardiners Avenue School Grades: K-5 | 572 students
0.4 miles
610 Gardiners Ave
Levittown, NY 11756
(516) 434-7451 0.4 K-5 572 - Wantagh Lee Road School Grades: K-5 | 289 students
0.8 miles
901 Lee Rd
Wantagh, NY 11793
(516) 434-7476 0.8 K-5 289 - Seaford East Broadway School Grades: K-5 | 699 students
1.0 miles
751 Seaman Neck Rd
Seaford, NY 11783
(516) 434-7426 1.0 K-5 699 - Levittown Abbey Lane School Grades: K-5 | 650 students
1.1 miles
239 Gardiners Ave
Levittown, NY 11756
(516) 434-7402 1.1 K-5 650
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