Serving 359 students in grades 6-8, Mott Hall Ii 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 37% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% 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: 359 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mott Hall Ii ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Mott Hall Ii's student population of 359 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
359 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mott Hall Ii ranks within the top 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mott Hall Ii is 0.69, 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
#1749 out of 4377 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
44%
29%
Black
29%
16%
White
20%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mott Hall Ii's ranking?
Mott Hall Ii is ranked #1749 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Mott Hall Ii often compared to?
Mott Hall Iiis 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?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Mott Hall Ii?
359 students attend Mott Hall Ii.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Mott Hall Ii students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Black, 20% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mott Hall Ii?
Mott Hall Ii has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Mott Hall Ii offer ?
Mott Hall Ii offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mott Hall Ii part of?
Mott Hall Ii is part of New York City Geographic District # 3 School District.
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