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Emerson School vs. Junior High School 8 Richard S Grossley

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School Overview

School
Emerson School
108-35 167th St
Jamaica, NY 11433
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2/
10
Bottom 50%
Junior High School 8 Richard S Grossley
108-35 167th St
Jamaica, NY 11433
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4/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings
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Junior High School 8 Richard S Grossley ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 322 students in grades 6-8, Emerson 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 22% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 354 students in grades 6-8, Junior High School 8 Richard S Grossley 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 37% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower 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 99% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
322 students
354 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Emerson School 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 8 Richard S Grossley over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
46% | 54%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Emerson School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Junior High School 8 Richard S Grossley.
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
35 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Emerson School 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 8 Richard S Grossley over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Emerson School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #28 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 8 Richard S Grossley with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #28 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

#3733 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
#2634 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Emerson 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 Junior High School 8 Richard S Grossley, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
22%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
37%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Emerson School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #28 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 8 Richard S Grossley who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #28 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
33%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
47%
(Top 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Emerson 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 #28 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 8 Richard S Grossley who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #28 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Emerson School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #28 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 8 Richard S Grossley who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #28 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 Emerson School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Junior High School 8 Richard S Grossley by grade.
Grade 6 Students
94
117
Grade 7 Students
101
105
Grade 8 Students
126
131
Ungraded Students
1
1

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
5%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Emerson School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New York City Geographic District #28 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 Junior High School 8 Richard S Grossley, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New York City Geographic District #28 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
14%
21%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Emerson School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District #28 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 8 Richard S Grossley, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District #28 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
40%
30%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Emerson School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District #28 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 8 Richard S Grossley, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District #28 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
36%
38%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Emerson School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District #28 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 8 Richard S Grossley, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District #28 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Emerson School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District #28 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 8 Richard S Grossley, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District #28 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
2%
2%
% Two or more races
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Emerson School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Geographic District #28 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 8 Richard S Grossley, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Geographic District #28 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.69
0.72
This chart showcases the diversity score of Emerson School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #28 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 8 Richard S Grossley, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #28 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%
79%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Emerson School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District #28 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 8 Richard S Grossley, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District #28 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 Emerson School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District #28 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 8 Richard S Grossley, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District #28 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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