Middle School 255 Salk School Of Science vs. East Side Middle School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Middle School 255 Salk School Of Science ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
East Side Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 378 students in grades 6-8, Middle School 255 Salk School Of Science ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 91% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 424 students in grades 6-8, East Side Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 87% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 92% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
378 students
424 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
33 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#73 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#69 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
89%
87%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
91%
92%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
≥95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
135
142
Grade 7 Students
122
143
Grade 8 Students
121
139
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
28%
23%
% Hispanic
12%
17%
% Black
2%
3%
% White
47%
49%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
8%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.68
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%