Serving 270 students in grades 6-8, Redwood Middle School ranks in the bottom 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 29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 270 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Redwood Middle School serves an attendance zone in Jamaica, NY, encompassing approximately 1.3 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Redwood Middle School's student population of 270 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
270 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Redwood Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Redwood Middle School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3236 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
5%
1%
Asian
7%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
27%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Black
54%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
39%
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)50.4%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Redwood Middle School's ranking?
Redwood Middle School is ranked #3236 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Redwood Middle School often compared to?
Redwood Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like I.s. 59 Springfield Gardens, Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Redwood Middle School?
270 students attend Redwood Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Redwood Middle School students are Black, 27% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 5% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hawaiian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Redwood Middle School?
Redwood Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Redwood Middle School offer ?
Redwood Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Redwood Middle School part of?
Redwood Middle School is part of New York City Geographic District #28.
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