Middle School 297
Middle School 297 serves 193 students in grades 6.
Middle School 297 placed in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
| Grades Offered | Grades 6 |
| Total Students | 193 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 13 teachers |
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School Comparison
Middle School 297 is ranked within the top 50% of all 4,239 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Middle School 297 is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 1985-1986 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NY) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1445 out of 4239 schools (Top 50%) | |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 52% |
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 52% |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 |
| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 7% | 9% |
| Hispanic | 19% | 27% |
| Black | 9% | 17% |
| White | 60% | 43% |
| Hawaiian | 2% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.60 | 0.71 |
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 27% | 51% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | New York City Geographic District # 2 School District | |
Source: 1985-1986 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Middle School 297 is Harvest Collegiate High School (0.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Ballet Tech/nyc Public School For Dance (0.2 miles away)
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New York, NY 10011
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