Clinton School vs. Middle School 255 Salk School Of Science
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Clinton School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Middle School 255 Salk School Of Science ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 846 students in grades 6-12, Clinton School ranks in the top 5% 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 96% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 378 students in grades 6-8, Middle School 255 Salk School Of Science ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 91% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
6-12
6-8
Total Students
846 students
378 students
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
22 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#193 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#73 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
89%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
96%
91%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
90-94%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
n/a
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
97
135
Grade 7 Students
129
122
Grade 8 Students
97
121
Grade 9 Students
138
-
Grade 10 Students
134
-
Grade 11 Students
129
-
Grade 12 Students
122
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
14%
28%
% Hispanic
14%
12%
% Black
4%
2%
% White
53%
47%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
15%
11%
Diversity Score
0.66
0.68
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
17%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%