Serving 234 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Gregory Jocko Jackson-sports-arts 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 is <50% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 234 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gregory Jocko Jackson-sports-arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Gregory Jocko Jackson-sports-arts's student population of 234 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
234 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Gregory Jocko Jackson-sports-arts is 0.49, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)25-29%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
36%
29%
Black
62%
16%
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
94%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average).
How many students attend Gregory Jocko Jackson-sports-arts?
234 students attend Gregory Jocko Jackson-sports-arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Gregory Jocko Jackson-sports-arts students are Black, 36% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gregory Jocko Jackson-sports-arts?
Gregory Jocko Jackson-sports-arts has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Gregory Jocko Jackson-sports-arts offer ?
Gregory Jocko Jackson-sports-arts offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Gregory Jocko Jackson-sports-arts part of?
Gregory Jocko Jackson-sports-arts is part of New York City Geographic District #23 School District.
School Reviews
5 8/2/2019
This school should be on the top 10 best schools in Brooklyn! This school lived through my childhood until my mom made me leave when I was going to go to 4th grade
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