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I.s. 381 vs. Junior High School 234 Arthur W Cunningham

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School Overview

School
I.s. 381
2500 Nostrand Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11210
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Junior High School 234 Arthur W Cunningham
1875 E 17th St
Brooklyn, NY 11229
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Overview
Serving 279 students in grades 6-8, I.s. 381 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 43% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 1,403 students in grades 6-8, Junior High School 234 Arthur W Cunningham ranks in the top 30% 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 67% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (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 54% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
279 students
1,403 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at I.s. 381 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 234 Arthur W Cunningham over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at I.s. 381.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Junior High School 234 Arthur W Cunningham.
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
101 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at I.s. 381 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 234 Arthur W Cunningham over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at I.s. 381 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #22 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 234 Arthur W Cunningham with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #22 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

#2197 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
#946 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of I.s. 381, 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 234 Arthur W Cunningham, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
43%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
67%
(Top 30% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at I.s. 381 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #22 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 234 Arthur W Cunningham who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #22 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
53%
(Top 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
66%
(Top 30% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at I.s. 381 who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #22 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 234 Arthur W Cunningham who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #22 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
50-54%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
74%
(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 234 Arthur W Cunningham who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #22 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 I.s. 381 by grade.
This chart displays the students of Junior High School 234 Arthur W Cunningham by grade.
Grade 6 Students
85
461
Grade 7 Students
81
465
Grade 8 Students
113
474
Ungraded Students
-
3

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at I.s. 381, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New York City Geographic District #22 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 234 Arthur W Cunningham, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New York City Geographic District #22 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
9%
27%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at I.s. 381, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District #22 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 234 Arthur W Cunningham, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District #22 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
19%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at I.s. 381, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District #22 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 234 Arthur W Cunningham, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District #22 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
59%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at I.s. 381, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District #22 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 234 Arthur W Cunningham, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District #22 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
8%
46%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at I.s. 381, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District #22 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 234 Arthur W Cunningham, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District #22 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
4%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at I.s. 381, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Geographic District #22 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 234 Arthur W Cunningham, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Geographic District #22 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.61
0.70
This chart showcases the diversity score of I.s. 381, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #22 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 234 Arthur W Cunningham, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #22 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
76%
76%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at I.s. 381, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District #22 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 234 Arthur W Cunningham, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District #22 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%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at I.s. 381, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District #22 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 234 Arthur W Cunningham, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District #22 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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