Serving 250 students in grades 5-8, Ms 243 Center School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 250 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 66% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 83% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ms 243 Center School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Ms 243 Center School's student population of 250 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
250 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ms 243 Center School ranks within the top 20% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ms 243 Center School is 0.64, 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
#623 out of 4377 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
10%
Hispanic
17%
29%
Black
14%
16%
White
56%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ms 243 Center School's ranking?
Ms 243 Center School is ranked #623 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Ms 243 Center School often compared to?
Ms 243 Center Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ms 245 Computer School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 83% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Ms 243 Center School?
250 students attend Ms 243 Center School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Ms 243 Center School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ms 243 Center School?
Ms 243 Center School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ms 243 Center School offer ?
Ms 243 Center School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ms 243 Center School part of?
Ms 243 Center School is part of New York City Geographic District # 3 School District.
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