Jhs 189 Daniel Carter Beard vs. Jhs 185 Edward Bleeker
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Jhs 189 Daniel Carter Beard ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
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Overview
Serving 643 students in grades 6-8, Jhs 189 Daniel Carter Beard ranks in the top 50% 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 55-59% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 1,309 students in grades 6-8, Jhs 185 Edward Bleeker ranks in the top 50% 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 61% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
643 students
1,309 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
104 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1624 out of 4093 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1413 out of 4093 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
61%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
74%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
180
445
Grade 7 Students
237
440
Grade 8 Students
222
423
Ungraded Students
4
1
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
57%
58%
% Hispanic
36%
29%
% Black
4%
2%
% White
2%
10%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
1%
Diversity Score
0.55
0.57
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
66%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
