Serving 371 students in grades 6-8, Middle School 245 Computer School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 371 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 75% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 81% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: MS 245 COMPUTER SCHOOL serves a 2.7 square mile attendance zone in New York, NY, with most students living within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, and the furthest edge of the zone located approximately 2.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Middle School 245 Computer School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Middle School 245 Computer School's student population of 371 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
371 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1983
School Calendar
School Motto
Empowering Students for Life
School Rankings
Middle School 245 Computer School ranks within the top 10% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Middle School 245 Computer School is 0.70, 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
#434 out of 4346 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
5%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
29%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
11%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
45%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.4%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue and Yellow
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Middle School 245 Computer School's ranking?
Middle School 245 Computer School is ranked #434 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Middle School 245 Computer School often compared to?
Middle School 245 Computer Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West End Secondary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Middle School 245 Computer School?
371 students attend Middle School 245 Computer School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Middle School 245 Computer School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Middle School 245 Computer School?
Middle School 245 Computer School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Middle School 245 Computer School offer ?
Middle School 245 Computer School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Middle School 245 Computer School part of?
Middle School 245 Computer School is part of New York City Geographic District # 3.
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