Serving 96 students in grades 8, Aspire Preparatory 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 was 15-19% (which was lower than the New York state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 10-14% (which was lower than the New York state average of 37%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 8
Total Students
96 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)15-19%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)10-14%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
6%
10%
Hispanic
59%
30%
Black
23%
15%
White
11%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
New York City Geographic District #11
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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% NY state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% NY state average).
How many students attend Aspire Preparatory Middle School?
96 students attend Aspire Preparatory Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Aspire Preparatory Middle School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Aspire Preparatory Middle School?
Aspire Preparatory Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Aspire Preparatory Middle School offer ?
Aspire Preparatory Middle School offers enrollment in grades 8
What school district is Aspire Preparatory Middle School part of?
Aspire Preparatory Middle School is part of New York City Geographic District #11.
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