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Junior High School 226 Virgil I Grisson vs. Junior High School 202 Robert H Goddard

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School Overview

School
Junior High School 226 Virgil I Grisson
121-10 Rockaway Blvd
South Ozone Park, NY 11420
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3/
10
Bottom 50%
Junior High School 202 Robert H Goddard
138-30 Lafayette St
Ozone Park, NY 11417
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6/
10
Top 50%
Overview
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).
Serving 884 students in grades 6-8, Junior High School 202 Robert H Goddard ranks in the top 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 45% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
808 students
884 students
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.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Junior High School 202 Robert H Goddard over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Junior High School 226 Virgil I Grisson.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Junior High School 202 Robert H Goddard.
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
68 teachers
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.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Junior High School 202 Robert H Goddard over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
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.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Junior High School 202 Robert H Goddard 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

#3225 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
#1825 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
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.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Junior High School 202 Robert H Goddard, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
32%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
45%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Junior High School 202 Robert H Goddard 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.
40%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
62%
(Top 30% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Junior High School 202 Robert H Goddard 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.
31%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
55%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Junior High School 202 Robert H Goddard 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 Junior High School 226 Virgil I Grisson by grade.
This chart displays the students of Junior High School 202 Robert H Goddard by grade.
Grade 6 Students
257
285
Grade 7 Students
260
309
Grade 8 Students
288
288
Ungraded Students
3
2

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
17%
4%
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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Junior High School 202 Robert H Goddard, 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
23%
33%
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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Junior High School 202 Robert H Goddard, 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
27%
49%
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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Junior High School 202 Robert H Goddard, 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
27%
7%
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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Junior High School 202 Robert H Goddard, 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%
4%
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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Junior High School 202 Robert H Goddard, 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
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 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Junior High School 202 Robert H Goddard, 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
0.65
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.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Junior High School 202 Robert H Goddard, 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
84%
79%
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.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Junior High School 202 Robert H Goddard, 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
3%
5%
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.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Junior High School 202 Robert H Goddard, 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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