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Community Action School-ms 258 vs. Junior High School 54 Booker T Washington

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School Overview

School
Community Action School-ms 258
154 W 93rd St
New York, NY 10025
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4/
10
Bottom 50%
Junior High School 54 Booker T Washington
103 W 107th St
New York, NY 10025
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10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings
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Junior High School 54 Booker T Washington ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 138 students in grades 6-8, Community Action School-ms 258 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 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 710 students in grades 6-8, Junior High School 54 Booker T Washington ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 82% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (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 60% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
138 students
710 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Community Action School-ms 258 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Junior High School 54 Booker T Washington over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
57% | 43%
48% | 52%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Community Action School-ms 258.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Junior High School 54 Booker T Washington.
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
52 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Community Action School-ms 258 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Junior High School 54 Booker T Washington over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Community Action School-ms 258 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District # 3 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 Junior High School 54 Booker T Washington with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District # 3 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

#2634 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
#256 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Community Action School-ms 258, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Junior High School 54 Booker T Washington, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
82%
(Top 10% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Community Action School-ms 258 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District # 3 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 Junior High School 54 Booker T Washington who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District # 3 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
45-49%
(Top 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
82%
(Top 10% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Community Action School-ms 258 who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District # 3 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 Junior High School 54 Booker T Washington who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District # 3 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
70-79%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
87%
(Top 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Junior High School 54 Booker T Washington who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District # 3 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Community Action School-ms 258 by grade.
This chart displays the students of Junior High School 54 Booker T Washington by grade.
Grade 6 Students
55
252
Grade 7 Students
30
226
Grade 8 Students
45
231
Ungraded Students
8
1

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
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n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Junior High School 54 Booker T Washington, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New York City Geographic District # 3 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
1%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Community Action School-ms 258, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District # 3 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 Junior High School 54 Booker T Washington, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District # 3 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
59%
23%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Community Action School-ms 258, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District # 3 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 Junior High School 54 Booker T Washington, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District # 3 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
31%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Community Action School-ms 258, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District # 3 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 Junior High School 54 Booker T Washington, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District # 3 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
7%
44%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Community Action School-ms 258, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District # 3 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 White at Junior High School 54 Booker T Washington, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District # 3 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
2%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Community Action School-ms 258, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Geographic District # 3 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 Junior High School 54 Booker T Washington, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Geographic District # 3 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.56
0.73
This chart showcases the diversity score of Community Action School-ms 258, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District # 3 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 Junior High School 54 Booker T Washington, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District # 3 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
89%
25%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Community Action School-ms 258, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District # 3 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 Junior High School 54 Booker T Washington, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District # 3 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
4%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Community Action School-ms 258, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District # 3 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 Junior High School 54 Booker T Washington, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District # 3 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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