The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 65-69% (which was lower than the New York state average of 86%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the New York state average of 74%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 8
Total Students (09-10)
138 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)65-69%
86%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)30-34%
74%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
(09-10)1%
n/a
Asian
(09-10)1%
8%
Hispanic
(09-10)65%
22%
Black
(09-10)28%
19%
White
(09-10)4%
51%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (08-09)
91%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
4%
8%
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?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 86% NY state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% NY state average).
How many students attend Tito Puento Education Complex Middle School?
138 students attend Tito Puento Education Complex Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Tito Puento Education Complex Middle School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Tito Puento Education Complex Middle School offer ?
Tito Puento Education Complex Middle School offers enrollment in grades 8
What school district is Tito Puento Education Complex Middle School part of?
Tito Puento Education Complex Middle School is part of New York City Geographic District # 4 School District.
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