Serving 142 students in grades 6-8, Middle School 45stars Prep Academy 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 6-9% (which was lower than the New York state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 6-9% (which was lower than the New York state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
142 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
10%
Hispanic
63%
30%
Black
30%
16%
White
2%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% NY state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% NY state average).
How many students attend Middle School 45stars Prep Academy?
142 students attend Middle School 45stars Prep Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Middle School 45stars Prep Academy students are Hispanic, 30% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Middle School 45stars Prep Academy?
Middle School 45stars Prep Academy has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Middle School 45stars Prep Academy offer ?
Middle School 45stars Prep Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Middle School 45stars Prep Academy part of?
Middle School 45stars Prep Academy is part of New York City Geographic District # 4 School District.
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