Serving 479 students in grades 6-12, Thurgood Marshall Academy For Learning & Social Change 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 35-39% (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 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 479 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Thurgood Marshall Academy For Learning & Social Change ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Thurgood Marshall Academy For Learning & Social Change's student population of 479 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
479 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Thurgood Marshall Academy For Learning & Social Change ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thurgood Marshall Academy For Learning & Social Change is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3120 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
30%
29%
Black
64%
16%
White
2%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thurgood Marshall Academy For Learning & Social Change's ranking?
Thurgood Marshall Academy For Learning & Social Change is ranked #3120 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Thurgood Marshall Academy For Learning & Social Change often compared to?
Thurgood Marshall Academy For Learning & Social Changeis often viewed alongside schools like Democracy Preparatory Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Thurgood Marshall Academy For Learning & Social Change?
The graduation rate of Thurgood Marshall Academy For Learning & Social Change is 80-84%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Thurgood Marshall Academy For Learning & Social Change?
479 students attend Thurgood Marshall Academy For Learning & Social Change.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Thurgood Marshall Academy For Learning & Social Change students are Black, 30% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thurgood Marshall Academy For Learning & Social Change?
Thurgood Marshall Academy For Learning & Social Change has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Thurgood Marshall Academy For Learning & Social Change offer ?
Thurgood Marshall Academy For Learning & Social Change offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Thurgood Marshall Academy For Learning & Social Change part of?
Thurgood Marshall Academy For Learning & Social Change is part of New York City Geographic District # 5 School District.
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