Serving 75 students in grades 6-8, Middle School 250 West Side Collaborative 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 was 10-14% (which was lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-39% (which was lower than the New York state average of 49%).
Minority enrollment was 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Rankings
Middle School 250 West Side Collaborative Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
75 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#3866 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
53%
30%
Black
37%
16%
White
4%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Middle School 250 West Side Collaborative Middle School's ranking?
Middle School 250 West Side Collaborative Middle School is ranked #3866 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Middle School 250 West Side Collaborative Middle School?
75 students attend Middle School 250 West Side Collaborative Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Middle School 250 West Side Collaborative Middle School students are Hispanic, 37% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Middle School 250 West Side Collaborative Middle School offer ?
Middle School 250 West Side Collaborative Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Middle School 250 West Side Collaborative Middle School part of?
Middle School 250 West Side Collaborative Middle School is part of New York City Geographic District # 3 School District.
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