Serving 294 students in grades 6-8, Junior High School 218 James P Sinnott 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 is 28% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 294 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Junior High School 218 James P Sinnott ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Junior High School 218 James P Sinnott's student population of 294 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
294 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
School Rankings
Junior High School 218 James P Sinnott ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Junior High School 218 James P Sinnott is 0.69, 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
#3720 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
19%
10%
Hispanic
37%
30%
Black
38%
16%
White
1%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Junior High School 218 James P Sinnott's ranking?
Junior High School 218 James P Sinnott is ranked #3720 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Junior High School 218 James P Sinnott often compared to?
Junior High School 218 James P Sinnottis often viewed alongside schools like East New York Middle School Of Excellence, Brooklyn Scholars Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Junior High School 218 James P Sinnott?
294 students attend Junior High School 218 James P Sinnott.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Junior High School 218 James P Sinnott students are Black, 37% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Asian, 4% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Junior High School 218 James P Sinnott?
Junior High School 218 James P Sinnott has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Junior High School 218 James P Sinnott offer ?
Junior High School 218 James P Sinnott offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Junior High School 218 James P Sinnott part of?
Junior High School 218 James P Sinnott is part of New York City Geographic District #19 School District.
In what neighborhood is Junior High School 218 James P Sinnott located?
Junior High School 218 James P Sinnott is located in the East New York neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 41 other public schools located in East New York.
School Reviews
5 6/22/2015
My daughter just passes out of this school. I will rate the school with 3 stars.
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