Serving 166 students in grades 6-8, Middle School 247 Dual Language Middle School 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 30-34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 166 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: MS 247 Dual Language Middle School serves an extensive attendance area in New York, NY, covering approximately 468.2 square miles. Most students live within a typical driving distance of 20 to 30 minutes from the school, with the furthest edge reaching up to 25.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Middle School 247 Dual Language Middle School's student population of 166 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
166 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Middle School 247 Dual Language Middle School 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 Middle School 247 Dual Language Middle School is 0.08, 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
#2402 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
96%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
39%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)63.9%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-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 Middle School 247 Dual Language Middle School's ranking?
Middle School 247 Dual Language Middle School is ranked #2402 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Middle School 247 Dual Language Middle School often compared to?
Middle School 247 Dual Language Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Circleville Middle School, Albert Leonard Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Middle School 247 Dual Language Middle School?
166 students attend Middle School 247 Dual Language Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Middle School 247 Dual Language Middle School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Middle School 247 Dual Language Middle School?
Middle School 247 Dual Language Middle School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Middle School 247 Dual Language Middle School offer ?
Middle School 247 Dual Language Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Middle School 247 Dual Language Middle School part of?
Middle School 247 Dual Language Middle School is part of New York City Geographic District # 3.
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