Summary:
The middle schools located in the city of Jamaica, New York, serve students in grades 6-8 and are part of the New York City Geographic District #28, which is ranked 403 out of 866 districts in the state. The data set provided covers 6 middle schools in this area, each with varying student populations, academic performance, and resource allocation.
Among the standout schools is Middle School 358, which is ranked 524 out of 1,500 New York middle schools, the highest in the group. It boasts the highest proficiency rates in English Language Arts across all grade levels, exceeding the district and state averages, and also performs well in Math. Another high-performing school is Junior High School 8 Richard S Grossley, which stands out for its exceptional performance on Regents exams, with high proficiency rates in Algebra I, English, and U.S. History and Government.
However, the data also reveals stark differences in academic performance among the middle schools, with some schools, such as Emerson School (The) and Redwood Middle School, struggling to meet state and district averages. The high rates of free/reduced lunch recipients across all the schools indicate that these middle schools serve economically disadvantaged communities, which may contribute to the academic challenges faced by some of the schools. The analysis suggests a potential link between resource allocation and academic outcomes, with the school with the highest spending per student, Junior High School 8 Richard S Grossley, also having the lowest student-teacher ratio and performing well on Regents exams.
Thank you for your feedback!
