Howard T Herber Middle School vs. Valley Stream Memorial Junior High School
Should you attend Howard T Herber Middle School or Valley Stream Memorial Junior 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
Valley Stream Memorial Junior High School
320 Fletcher Ave
Valley Stream, NY 11580
Valley Stream, NY 11580
Rating
: 5/
Bottom 50%10
Top Rankings
Howard T Herber Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Valley Stream Memorial Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 414 students in grades 6-8, Howard T Herber 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 30% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (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 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 973 students in grades 7-9, Valley Stream Memorial Junior 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 44% (which is lower 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 92% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
6-8
7-9
Total Students
414 students
973 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
83 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2829 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#2566 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
64%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
137
-
Grade 7 Students
149
287
Grade 8 Students
128
313
Grade 9 Students
-
373
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
n/a
% Asian
8%
21%
% Hispanic
31%
31%
% Black
42%
36%
% White
17%
8%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
1%
2%
Diversity Score
0.70
0.73
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
