Barker Road Middle School vs. Calkins Road Middle School
Should I attend Barker Road Middle School or Calkins Road Middle School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Barker Road Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Calkins Road Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 654 students in grades 6-8, Barker Road Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 656 students in grades 6-8, Calkins Road Middle School ranks in the top 30% 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 67% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
654 students
656 students
% Male | % Female
57% | 43%
47% | 53%
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
66 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1111 out of 4093 schools in NY
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#911 out of 4093 schools in NY
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
67%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
82%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
199
215
Grade 7 Students
232
212
Grade 8 Students
218
229
Ungraded Students
5
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
14%
11%
% Hispanic
6%
8%
% Black
3%
3%
% White
70%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
7%
Diversity Score
0.49
0.48
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
3%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
