Serving 1,138 students in grades 6-8, Isaac E Young Middle School 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 28% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower 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 Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,138 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Isaac E Young Middle School's student population of 1,138 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 100 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,138 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
100 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Isaac E Young Middle School 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 Isaac E Young Middle School is 0.45, 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
#3169 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
72%
29%
Black
16%
16%
White
8%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
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 Isaac E Young Middle School's ranking?
Isaac E Young Middle School is ranked #3169 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Isaac E Young Middle School often compared to?
Isaac E Young Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Albert Leonard Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Isaac E Young Middle School?
1,138 students attend Isaac E Young Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Isaac E Young Middle School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Isaac E Young Middle School?
Isaac E Young Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Isaac E Young Middle School offer ?
Isaac E Young Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Isaac E Young Middle School part of?
Isaac E Young Middle School is part of New Rochelle City School District.
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