Ms 243 Center School vs. Ms 245 Computer School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Ms 243 Center School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Community Size
Ms 245 Computer School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 250 students in grades 5-8, Ms 243 Center 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 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 85-89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 364 students in grades 6-8, Ms 245 Computer School ranks in the top 20% 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 88% (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 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
5-8
6-8
Total Students
250 students
364 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
28 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1008 out of 4093 schools in NY
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#749 out of 4093 schools in NY
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
65-69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
88%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 5 Students
54
-
Grade 6 Students
66
123
Grade 7 Students
65
112
Grade 8 Students
65
129
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
4%
% Hispanic
17%
30%
% Black
14%
10%
% White
56%
47%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
9%
Diversity Score
0.64
0.68
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
