Transit Middle School vs. Heim Middle School
Should you attend Transit Middle School or Heim 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
Transit Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
n/a
Overview
Serving 899 students in grades 5-8, Transit Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher 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 39% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 603 students in grades 5-8, Heim Middle School ranks in the top 50% 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 52% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (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 26% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
5-8
5-8
Total Students
899 students
603 students
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers
61 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#582 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#1494 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
57%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
90-94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 5 Students
229
151
Grade 6 Students
231
154
Grade 7 Students
216
144
Grade 8 Students
222
142
Ungraded Students
1
12
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
27%
12%
% Hispanic
4%
5%
% Black
2%
4%
% White
61%
74%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
Diversity Score
0.55
0.44
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
