Serving 316 students in grades 6-8, Mott Hall School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 77% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 316 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 77% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mott Hall School serves an attendance zone of approximately 3.5 square miles in New York, NY, with most families typically driving 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school. The farthest edge of the zone is about 4.5 miles away from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mott Hall School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Mott Hall School's student population of 316 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
316 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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School Rankings
Mott Hall School ranks within the top 20% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mott Hall School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#483 out of 4346 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
52%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Asian
3%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Hispanic
68%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Black
7%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
White
16%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Two or more races
6%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 11-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
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Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mott Hall School's ranking?
Mott Hall School is ranked #483 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Mott Hall School often compared to?
Mott Hall Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Columbia Secondary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
77% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Mott Hall School?
316 students attend Mott Hall School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Mott Hall School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mott Hall School?
Mott Hall School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Mott Hall School offer ?
Mott Hall School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Mott Hall School part of?
Mott Hall School is part of New York City Geographic District # 6.
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