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Hawtree Creek Middle School vs. Junior High School 226 Virgil I Grisson

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School Overview

School
Hawtree Creek Middle School
121-10 Rockaway Blvd
South Ozone Park, NY 11420
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8/
10
Top 30%
Junior High School 226 Virgil I Grisson
121-10 Rockaway Blvd
South Ozone Park, NY 11420
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3/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 395 students in grades 6-8, Hawtree Creek Middle 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 59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (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 97% of the student body (majority Black and American Indian), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 808 students in grades 6-8, Junior High School 226 Virgil I Grisson 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 32% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower 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 97% 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
395 students
808 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Hawtree Creek Middle 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 226 Virgil I Grisson over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
55% | 45%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Hawtree Creek Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Junior High School 226 Virgil I Grisson.
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
59 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Hawtree Creek Middle 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 226 Virgil I Grisson over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Hawtree Creek Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #27 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 226 Virgil I Grisson with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #27 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

#1267 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 30%)
#3225 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Hawtree Creek Middle 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 226 Virgil I Grisson, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
59%
(Top 50% in NY)
32%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hawtree Creek Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #27 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 226 Virgil I Grisson who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #27 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
63%
(Top 30% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
40%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hawtree Creek Middle 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 #27 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 226 Virgil I Grisson who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #27 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
55-59%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
31%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Junior High School 226 Virgil I Grisson who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #27 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 Hawtree Creek Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Junior High School 226 Virgil I Grisson by grade.
Grade 6 Students
130
257
Grade 7 Students
132
260
Grade 8 Students
130
288
Ungraded Students
3
3

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
23%
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Hawtree Creek Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New York City Geographic District #27 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 226 Virgil I Grisson, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New York City Geographic District #27 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
21%
23%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Hawtree Creek Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District #27 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 226 Virgil I Grisson, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District #27 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
22%
27%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Hawtree Creek Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District #27 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 226 Virgil I Grisson, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District #27 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
28%
27%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Hawtree Creek Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District #27 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 226 Virgil I Grisson, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District #27 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
3%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Hawtree Creek Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District #27 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 226 Virgil I Grisson, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District #27 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
3%
2%
% Two or more races
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Hawtree Creek Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Geographic District #27 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Junior High School 226 Virgil I Grisson, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Geographic District #27 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.78
0.78
This chart showcases the diversity score of Hawtree Creek Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #27 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 226 Virgil I Grisson, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #27 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
72%
84%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Hawtree Creek Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District #27 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 226 Virgil I Grisson, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District #27 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
6%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Hawtree Creek Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District #27 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 226 Virgil I Grisson, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District #27 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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