M.S. 390 Maggie L. Walker School (Closed 2008)

M.S. 390 Maggie L. Walker School serves 545 students in grades 6-8. 
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
545 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (NY)
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
7%
30%
Black
90%
15%
White
1%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.19
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
3%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend M.S. 390 Maggie L. Walker School?
545 students attend M.S. 390 Maggie L. Walker School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of M.S. 390 Maggie L. Walker School students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of M.S. 390 Maggie L. Walker School?
M.S. 390 Maggie L. Walker School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does M.S. 390 Maggie L. Walker School offer ?
M.S. 390 Maggie L. Walker School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is M.S. 390 Maggie L. Walker School part of?
M.S. 390 Maggie L. Walker School is part of New York City Geographic District #17.

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