Middle School 582
Middle School 582 serves 348 students in grades 6-8.
Middle School 582 placed 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%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the New York state average of 54%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the New York state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 348 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Middle School 582's student population of 348 students has grown by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 31% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
348 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Middle School 582 is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 4,228 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Middle School 582 is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3380 out of 4228 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
74%
28%
Black
23%
17%
White
1%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) 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?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% NY state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average).
How many students attend Middle School 582?
348 students attend Middle School 582.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Middle School 582 students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Middle School 582?
Middle School 582 has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 12:1.
What grades does Middle School 582 offer ?
Middle School 582 offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Middle School 582 part of?
Middle School 582 is part of New York City Geographic District #14 School District.
School Reviews
5 3/15/2010
Ms 582 is a very good school with teachers who care about the students as well as them doing good there. i would recommend this school to everyone.
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