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Junior High School 226 Virgil I Grisson vs. P.s. 124 Osmond A Church

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School Overview

School
Junior High School 226 Virgil I Grisson
121-10 Rockaway Blvd
South Ozone Park, NY 11420
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
P.s. 124 Osmond A Church
129-15 150th Ave
South Ozone Park, NY 11420
: 
5/
10
Bottom 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 1,030 students in grades Kindergarten-8, P.s. 124 Osmond A Church 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 40% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
K-8
Total Students
808 students
1,030 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 P.s. 124 Osmond A Church over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Junior High School 226 Virgil I Grisson.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at P.s. 124 Osmond A Church.
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
64 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 P.s. 124 Osmond A Church over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
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 P.s. 124 Osmond A Church 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%)
#2275 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Bottom 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 P.s. 124 Osmond A Church, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
32%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
40%
(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 P.s. 124 Osmond A Church 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)
55%
(Top 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 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 P.s. 124 Osmond A Church 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)
62%
(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 P.s. 124 Osmond A Church 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 P.s. 124 Osmond A Church by grade.
Kindergarten Students
-
102
Grade 1 Students
-
89
Grade 2 Students
-
99
Grade 3 Students
-
96
Grade 4 Students
-
98
Grade 5 Students
-
101
Grade 6 Students
257
147
Grade 7 Students
260
153
Grade 8 Students
288
143
Ungraded Students
3
2

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
17%
13%
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 P.s. 124 Osmond A Church, 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%
40%
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 P.s. 124 Osmond A Church, 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%
23%
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 P.s. 124 Osmond A Church, 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%
15%
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 P.s. 124 Osmond A Church, 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 P.s. 124 Osmond A Church, 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%
3%
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 P.s. 124 Osmond A Church, 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
0.75
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 P.s. 124 Osmond A Church, 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%
77%
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 P.s. 124 Osmond A Church, 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 P.s. 124 Osmond A Church, 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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