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Middle School 245 Computer School vs. Junior High School 54 Booker T Washington

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School Overview

School
Middle School 245 Computer School
100 W 77th St
New York, NY 10024
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10/
10
Top 10%
Junior High School 54 Booker T Washington
103 W 107th St
New York, NY 10025
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10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings

Middle School 245 Computer School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)

Junior High School 54 Booker T Washington ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 364 students in grades 6-8, Middle School 245 Computer School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (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 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 710 students in grades 6-8, Junior High School 54 Booker T Washington ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 82% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (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 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
364 students
710 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Middle School 245 Computer 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 54 Booker T Washington over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
48% | 52%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Middle School 245 Computer School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Junior High School 54 Booker T Washington.
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
52 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Middle School 245 Computer 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 54 Booker T Washington over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Middle School 245 Computer School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District # 3 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 54 Booker T Washington with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District # 3 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

#434 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 10%)
#256 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Middle School 245 Computer 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 54 Booker T Washington, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
75%
(Top 20% in NY)
82%
(Top 10% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Middle School 245 Computer School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District # 3 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 54 Booker T Washington who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District # 3 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
81%
(Top 10% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
82%
(Top 10% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Middle School 245 Computer 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 # 3 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 54 Booker T Washington who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District # 3 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)
87%
(Top 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Middle School 245 Computer School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District # 3 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 54 Booker T Washington who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District # 3 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 Middle School 245 Computer School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Junior High School 54 Booker T Washington by grade.
Grade 6 Students
125
252
Grade 7 Students
123
226
Grade 8 Students
116
231
Ungraded Students
-
1

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Middle School 245 Computer School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New York City Geographic District # 3 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 54 Booker T Washington, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New York City Geographic District # 3 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
3%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Middle School 245 Computer School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District # 3 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 54 Booker T Washington, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District # 3 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
30%
23%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Middle School 245 Computer School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District # 3 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 54 Booker T Washington, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District # 3 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
12%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Middle School 245 Computer School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District # 3 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 54 Booker T Washington, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District # 3 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
44%
44%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Middle School 245 Computer School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District # 3 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 54 Booker T Washington, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District # 3 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
10%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Middle School 245 Computer School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Geographic District # 3 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 54 Booker T Washington, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Geographic District # 3 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.70
0.73
This chart showcases the diversity score of Middle School 245 Computer School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District # 3 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 54 Booker T Washington, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District # 3 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
30%
25%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Middle School 245 Computer School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District # 3 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 54 Booker T Washington, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District # 3 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%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Middle School 245 Computer School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District # 3 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 54 Booker T Washington, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District # 3 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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