Serving 307 students in grades 6-8, Junior High School 218 James P Sinnott 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 28% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 307 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: JHS 218 James P Sinnott serves a 0.6 square mile area in Brooklyn, NY, with a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to the school and an average distance of 0.5 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, extending up to 1 mile at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Junior High School 218 James P Sinnott's student population of 307 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
307 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Junior High School 218 James P Sinnott ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Junior High School 218 James P Sinnott is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3720 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
24%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
34%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
38%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)61.6%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
2%
3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Junior High School 218 James P Sinnott's ranking?
Junior High School 218 James P Sinnott is ranked #3720 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Junior High School 218 James P Sinnott often compared to?
Junior High School 218 James P Sinnottis often viewed alongside schools like East New York Middle School Of Excellence, Brooklyn Scholars Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Junior High School 218 James P Sinnott?
307 students attend Junior High School 218 James P Sinnott.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Junior High School 218 James P Sinnott students are Black, 34% of students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Junior High School 218 James P Sinnott?
Junior High School 218 James P Sinnott has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Junior High School 218 James P Sinnott offer ?
Junior High School 218 James P Sinnott offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Junior High School 218 James P Sinnott part of?
Junior High School 218 James P Sinnott is part of New York City Geographic District #19.
In what neighborhood is Junior High School 218 James P Sinnott located?
Junior High School 218 James P Sinnott is located in the East New York neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 41 other public schools located in East New York.
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