Tompkins Square Middle School vs. East Side Community School
Should I attend Tompkins Square Middle School or East Side Community 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
Tompkins Square Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
East Side Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Overview
Serving 326 students in grades 6-8, Tompkins Square Middle School 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 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-79% (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 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 703 students in grades 6-12, East Side Community 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 40-49% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (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 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-12
Total Students
326 students
703 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
64 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1471 out of 4093 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1324 out of 4093 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
40-49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
90-94%
Graduation Rate
n/a
≥95%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
102
116
Grade 7 Students
115
97
Grade 8 Students
109
98
Grade 9 Students
-
102
Grade 10 Students
-
96
Grade 11 Students
-
99
Grade 12 Students
-
94
Ungraded Students
-
1
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
13%
7%
% Hispanic
45%
54%
% Black
18%
15%
% White
23%
21%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
2%
Diversity Score
0.70
0.64
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
