Serving 122 students in grades 6-8, Community Action School-ms 258 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 25-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 122 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Community Action School-ms 258 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Community Action School-ms 258's student population of 122 students has declined by 49% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
122 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Community Action School-ms 258 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Community Action School-ms 258 is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2789 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
48%
29%
Black
35%
16%
White
12%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Community Action School-ms 258's ranking?
Community Action School-ms 258 is ranked #2789 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Community Action School-ms 258 often compared to?
Community Action School-ms 258is often viewed alongside schools like Junior High School 54 Booker T Washington by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Community Action School-ms 258?
122 students attend Community Action School-ms 258.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Community Action School-ms 258 students are Hispanic, 35% of students are Black, 12% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Community Action School-ms 258?
Community Action School-ms 258 has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Community Action School-ms 258 offer ?
Community Action School-ms 258 offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Community Action School-ms 258 part of?
Community Action School-ms 258 is part of New York City Geographic District # 3 School District.
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