The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 25-29% (which was lower than the New York state average of 69%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 10-14% (which was lower than the New York state average of 60%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
n/a
Total Students (11-12)
363 students
Total Classroom Teachers (11-12)
29 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)25-29%
69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)10-14%
60%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
(11-12)n/a
1%
Asian
(11-12)2%
9%
Hispanic
(11-12)26%
23%
Black
(11-12)67%
18%
White
(11-12)5%
48%
Hawaiian
(11-12)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(11-12)n/a
1%
Eligible for Free Lunch (11-12)
96%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 69% NY state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% NY state average).
How many students attend School 6-dag Hammarskjold?
363 students attend School 6-dag Hammarskjold.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of School 6-dag Hammarskjold students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, and 2% of students are Asian.
What school district is School 6-dag Hammarskjold part of?
School 6-dag Hammarskjold is part of Rochester City School District.
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