Middle School 45stars Prep Academy (Closed 2014)
Middle School 45stars Prep Academy served 142 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 6-9% (which was lower than the New York state average of 39%) for the 2012-13 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 6-9% (which was lower than the New York state average of 39%) for the 2012-13 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the New York state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the New York state average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
142 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)6-9%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)6-9%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
9%
Hispanic
63%
27%
Black
30%
17%
White
2%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2013-2014 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
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