Serving 59 students in grades 8, Satellite Three 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 ≤10% (which was lower than the New York state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 11-19% (which was lower than the New York state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 8
Total Students
59 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)≤10%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)11-19%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
10%
10%
Hispanic
12%
30%
Black
76%
16%
White
2%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% NY state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% NY state average).
How many students attend Satellite Three Middle School?
59 students attend Satellite Three Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Satellite Three Middle School students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Satellite Three Middle School?
Satellite Three Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Satellite Three Middle School offer ?
Satellite Three Middle School offers enrollment in grades 8
What school district is Satellite Three Middle School part of?
Satellite Three Middle School is part of New York City Geographic District #13 School District.
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