John Ericsson Middle School 126 vs. Hunters Point Community Middle School
Should you attend John Ericsson Middle School 126 or Hunters Point Community Middle 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
John Ericsson Middle School 126 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
Hunters Point Community Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 158 students in grades 6-8, John Ericsson Middle School 126 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 10-14% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 389 students in grades 6-8, Hunters Point Community Middle School 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 30% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher 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 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
158 students
389 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
58% | 42%
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
40 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#3780 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#2087 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
64%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
85-89%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
43
116
Grade 7 Students
54
137
Grade 8 Students
58
135
Ungraded Students
3
1
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
11%
% Hispanic
56%
52%
% Black
29%
12%
% White
9%
18%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
7%
Diversity Score
0.60
0.67
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
