Middle School 839 vs. New Voices School Of Academic And Creative Arts
Should you attend Middle School 839 or New Voices School Of Academic And Creative Arts? 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
Middle School 839 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
New Voices School Of Academic And Creative Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 321 students in grades 6-8, Middle School 839 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 25-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (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 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 530 students in grades 6-8, New Voices School Of Academic And Creative Arts ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
321 students
530 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
37% | 63%
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
37 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2225 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#976 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
76%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
90-94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
99
195
Grade 7 Students
112
156
Grade 8 Students
109
179
Ungraded Students
1
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
14%
8%
% Hispanic
25%
38%
% Black
8%
7%
% White
44%
42%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
5%
Diversity Score
0.72
0.67
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
