Bell Academy vs. Junior High School 74 Nathaniel Hawthorne
Should you attend Bell Academy or Junior High School 74 Nathaniel Hawthorne? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Bell Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Junior High School 74 Nathaniel Hawthorne ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 360 students in grades 6-8, Bell Academy ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (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 75% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 1,075 students in grades 6-8, Junior High School 74 Nathaniel Hawthorne 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 86% (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 89% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
360 students
1,075 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
65 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#392 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#124 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
87%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
86%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
92%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
136
354
Grade 7 Students
96
370
Grade 8 Students
126
342
Ungraded Students
2
9
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Asian
43%
67%
% Hispanic
24%
14%
% Black
5%
4%
% White
25%
11%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
Diversity Score
0.70
0.52
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
