Serving 97 students in grades 7-8, Middle School For The Arts 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 ≤5% (which was lower than the New York state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤5% (which was lower than the New York state average of 37%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
97 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)≤5%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)≤5%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
7%
30%
Black
93%
15%
White
n/a
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% NY state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% NY state average).
How many students attend Middle School For The Arts?
97 students attend Middle School For The Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Middle School For The Arts students are Black, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Middle School For The Arts?
Middle School For The Arts has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Middle School For The Arts offer ?
Middle School For The Arts offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Middle School For The Arts part of?
Middle School For The Arts is part of New York City Geographic District #17.
