Lower Manhattan Community Middle School vs. Is 289
Should I attend Lower Manhattan Community Middle School or Is 289? 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
Lower Manhattan Community Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Is 289 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 347 students in grades 6-8, Lower Manhattan Community Middle School ranks in the top 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 40-44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 234 students in grades 6-8, Is 289 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 65-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (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 73% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
347 students
234 students
% Male | % Female
46% | 54%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
23 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1914 out of 4093 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#911 out of 4093 schools in NY
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
65-69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
80-84%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
115
71
Grade 7 Students
110
85
Grade 8 Students
122
78
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
32%
46%
% Hispanic
17%
17%
% Black
10%
5%
% White
34%
27%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
7%
4%
Diversity Score
0.75
0.69
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
