108-35 167th St
Jamaica, NY 11433
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Junior High School 8 Richard S Grossley serves 447 students in grades 6-8.
Junior High School 8 Richard S Grossley placed 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%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 447 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in NY
  • Math Proficiency
    : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Junior High School 8 Richard S Grossley ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

School Overview

Junior High School 8 Richard S Grossley's student population of 447 students has grown by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
447 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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School Rankings

Junior High School 8 Richard S Grossley is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Junior High School 8 Richard S Grossley is 0.71, 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.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
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State Level (NY)
Overall Testing Rank
#3595 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
55%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
62%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
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American Indian
7%
1%
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Asian
16%
10%
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Hispanic
33%
28%
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Black
39%
17%
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White
1%
41%
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Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.71
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
52%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
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Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Junior High School 8 Richard S Grossley's ranking?

Junior High School 8 Richard S Grossley ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for: Most diverse schools (Top 10%) and Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%).

What schools are Junior High School 8 Richard S Grossley often compared to?

Junior High School 8 Richard S Grossleyis often viewed alongside schools like Emerson School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).

How many students attend Junior High School 8 Richard S Grossley?

447 students attend Junior High School 8 Richard S Grossley.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

39% of Junior High School 8 Richard S Grossley students are Black, 33% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Asian, 7% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Junior High School 8 Richard S Grossley?

Junior High School 8 Richard S Grossley has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 12:1.

What grades does Junior High School 8 Richard S Grossley offer ?

Junior High School 8 Richard S Grossley offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Junior High School 8 Richard S Grossley part of?

Junior High School 8 Richard S Grossley is part of New York City Geographic District #28 School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 447 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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