I.S. 59 Springfield Gardens vs. Redwood Middle School
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School Overview
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Redwood Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
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Overview
Serving 383 students in grades 6-8, I.S. 59 Springfield Gardens 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 18% (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 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 253 students in grades 6-8, Redwood 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 20-24% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (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 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
383 students
253 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
23 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#3307 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#3152 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
20-24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
40-44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
30-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
132
93
Grade 7 Students
131
77
Grade 8 Students
120
80
Ungraded Students
-
3
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
2%
6%
% Asian
3%
8%
% Hispanic
12%
18%
% Black
80%
63%
% White
2%
2%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
1%
2%
Diversity Score
0.35
0.57
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
83%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
