Athena Middle School vs. Olympia High School
Should you attend Athena Middle School or Olympia High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Athena Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Olympia High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 777 students in grades 6-8, Athena 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 35% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (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 47% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,087 students in grades 6-12, Olympia High 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 38% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-12
Total Students
777 students
1,087 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
73 teachers
110 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2755 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#3124 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
62%
Graduation Rate
n/a
85-89%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
242
139
Grade 7 Students
268
152
Grade 8 Students
255
150
Grade 9 Students
-
164
Grade 10 Students
-
151
Grade 11 Students
-
161
Grade 12 Students
-
164
Ungraded Students
12
6
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
7%
% Hispanic
18%
22%
% Black
19%
18%
% White
53%
46%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
7%
Diversity Score
0.65
0.70
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
1%
