Junior High School 44 William J O'shea serves 68 students in grades 7-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-59% (which was lower than the New York state average of 67%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 11-19% (which was lower than the New York state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
68 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)50-59%
67%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)11-19%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
26%
30%
Black
74%
16%
White
n/a
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 67% NY state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% NY state average).
How many students attend Junior High School 44 William J O'shea?
68 students attend Junior High School 44 William J O'shea.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Junior High School 44 William J O'shea students are Black, and 26% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Junior High School 44 William J O'shea?
Junior High School 44 William J O'shea has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Junior High School 44 William J O'shea offer ?
Junior High School 44 William J O'shea offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Junior High School 44 William J O'shea part of?
Junior High School 44 William J O'shea is part of New York City Geographic District # 3 School District.
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