Middle School 839 vs. New Voices School Of Academic And Creative Arts
Should you attend Middle School 839 or New Voices School Of Academic And Creative Arts? 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
Middle School 839 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
New Voices School Of Academic And Creative Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 310 students in grades 6-8, Middle School 839 ranks in the top 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 41% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 546 students in grades 6-8, New Voices School Of Academic And Creative Arts ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
310 students
546 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
38 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1995 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#648 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
71%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
76%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
90-94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
120
192
Grade 7 Students
94
171
Grade 8 Students
96
183
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
12%
9%
% Hispanic
32%
34%
% Black
7%
6%
% White
43%
44%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
Diversity Score
0.70
0.68
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%