New York City Geographic District # 8

New York City Geographic District # 8 contains 52 schools, including 22 elementary schools, 12 middle schools, 17 high schools, and 1 alternative school. The schools in this district serve predominantly low-income communities and face significant educational challenges, with wide disparities in academic performance across the schools.

A few schools stand out as top performers in the district, including Middle School 101 Edward R Byrne, which ranks 4 out of 5 stars and significantly outperforms the district and state averages on ELA and math assessments. Another high-performing school is Ps 304 Early Childhood School, which also ranks 4 stars and has strong academic results. Additionally, Urban Institute Of Mathematics is a middle school that ranks 3-4 stars and has over 50% of students proficient in ELA and math, well above the district and state averages.

However, the majority of schools in the district struggle with low proficiency rates, high chronic absenteeism, and other challenges. Proficiency rates on state assessments range from as low as 10-20% at some schools to over 70-80% at the top performers. Chronic absenteeism is a major issue, with rates ranging from 31.5% to over 95% at some schools. The district as a whole ranks in the bottom quartile of New York state, highlighting the need for targeted interventions and support to address the systemic inequities facing these schools and the communities they serve.