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Boys And Girls High School vs. Medgar Evers College Preparatory School

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School Overview

School
Boys And Girls High School
1700 Fulton St
Brooklyn, NY 11213
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Medgar Evers College Preparatory School
1186 Carroll St
Brooklyn, NY 11225
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings
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Medgar Evers College Preparatory School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 375 students in grades 9-12, Boys And Girls High 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 is 25-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Serving 1,293 students in grades 6-12, Medgar Evers College Preparatory School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (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 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
6-12
Total Students
375 students
1,293 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Boys And Girls High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Medgar Evers College Preparatory School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
62% | 38%
43% | 57%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Boys And Girls High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Medgar Evers College Preparatory School.
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
74 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Boys And Girls High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Medgar Evers College Preparatory School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Boys And Girls High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #16 and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Medgar Evers College Preparatory School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #17 and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#2383 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
#1133 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Boys And Girls High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Medgar Evers College Preparatory School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
53%
(Top 50% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Boys And Girls High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #16 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Medgar Evers College Preparatory School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #17 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
60-69%
(Top 30% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
80%
(Top 10% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Boys And Girls High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #16 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Medgar Evers College Preparatory School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #17 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥95%
(Top 5% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
85%
(Top 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Boys And Girls High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #16 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Medgar Evers College Preparatory School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #17 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
80-84%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
96%
(Top 10% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Boys And Girls High School with the average graduation rate observed in the New York City Geographic District #16 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Medgar Evers College Preparatory School with the average graduation rate observed in the New York City Geographic District #17 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Boys And Girls High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Medgar Evers College Preparatory School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
-
142
Grade 7 Students
-
137
Grade 8 Students
-
144
Grade 9 Students
83
243
Grade 10 Students
84
225
Grade 11 Students
110
197
Grade 12 Students
93
205
Ungraded Students
5
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Boys And Girls High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New York City Geographic District #16 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Medgar Evers College Preparatory School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New York City Geographic District #17 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Boys And Girls High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District #16 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Medgar Evers College Preparatory School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District #17 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
18%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Boys And Girls High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District #16 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Medgar Evers College Preparatory School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District #17 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
75%
89%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Boys And Girls High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District #16 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Medgar Evers College Preparatory School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District #17 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Boys And Girls High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District #16 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Medgar Evers College Preparatory School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District #17 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
5%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Boys And Girls High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Geographic District #16 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Medgar Evers College Preparatory School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Geographic District #17 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.41
0.21
This chart showcases the diversity score of Boys And Girls High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #16 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Medgar Evers College Preparatory School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #17 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
85%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Boys And Girls High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District #16 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Medgar Evers College Preparatory School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District #17 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Boys And Girls High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District #16 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Medgar Evers College Preparatory School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District #17 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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