Serving 520 students in grades 6-12, Thurgood Marshall For Learning & Social Change 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 80-89% (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 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 520 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Thurgood Marshall For Learning & Social Change ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Thurgood Marshall For Learning & Social Change's student population of 520 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
520 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Thurgood Marshall For Learning & Social Change ranks within the top 30% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thurgood Marshall For Learning & Social Change is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#885 out of 4093 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
30%
29%
Black
65%
16%
White
2%
41%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thurgood Marshall For Learning & Social Change's ranking?
Thurgood Marshall For Learning & Social Change is ranked #885 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Thurgood Marshall For Learning & Social Change often compared to?
Thurgood Marshall For Learning & Social Changeis often viewed alongside schools like Democracy Preparatory Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Thurgood Marshall For Learning & Social Change?
The graduation rate of Thurgood Marshall For Learning & Social Change is 85-89%, which is higher than the New York state average of 85%.
How many students attend Thurgood Marshall For Learning & Social Change?
520 students attend Thurgood Marshall For Learning & Social Change.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Thurgood Marshall For Learning & Social Change students are Black, 30% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thurgood Marshall For Learning & Social Change?
Thurgood Marshall For Learning & Social Change has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Thurgood Marshall For Learning & Social Change offer ?
Thurgood Marshall For Learning & Social Change offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Thurgood Marshall For Learning & Social Change part of?
Thurgood Marshall For Learning & Social Change is part of New York City Geographic District # 5 School District.
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