West Prep Academy

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West Prep Academy ranks 830 th of 1500 New York middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public 6-8

150 W 105th St
New York, NY 10025

(212) 280-8502

District: New York City Geographic District # 3

SchoolDigger Rank:
830^th of 1,500 New York Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $35,226

Student/teacher ratio: 6.7

Number of students: 168

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

49.4%

African American:

40.5%

White:

4.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 88.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details West Prep Academy ranks worse than 55.3% of middle schools in New York. It also ranks 7^th among 9 ranked middle schools in the New York City Geographic District # 3. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 44.88. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (49.4%), African American (40.5%), two or more races (4.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 88.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the New York City Geographic District # 3. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West Prep Academy is 6.7, which is the lowest among 9 middle schools in the New York City Geographic District # 3! (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Prep Academy is $35,226, which is the highest among 9 middle schools in the New York City Geographic District # 3!

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

West Prep Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks West Prep Academy 830^th of 1500 New York public middle schools. (See West Prep Academy in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Hispanic students:

New York City Geographic District # 3:

SchoolDigger ranks New York City Geographic District # 3 479^th of 866 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at West Prep Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2011	7.53	1231^st	1295	4.9%
2012	10.35	1206^th	1337	9.8%
2013	15.95	1179^th	1373	14.1%
2014	20.61	1140^th	1401	18.6%
2015	23.45	1099^th	1407	21.9%
2016	27.33	1079^th	1429	24.5%
2017	28.71	1066^th	1455	26.7%
2018	39.99	862^nd	1438	40.1%
2019	34.62	932^nd	1439	35.2%
2021	29.43	922^nd	1242	25.8%
2022	45.46	785^th	1479	46.9%
2023	44.88	830^th	1500	44.7%

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Rank History for Special Education students at West Prep Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	60.61	280^th	1170	76.1%
2019	56.47	303^rd	1139	73.4%
2022	56.32	371^st	1283	71.1%
2023	69.70	240^th	1307	81.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at West Prep Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	44.32	639^th	1245	48.7%
2019	41.59	659^th	1241	46.9%
2022	44.60	653^rd	1306	50.0%

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Rank History for Homeless students at West Prep Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	55.58	159^th	457	65.2%
2019	45.24	192^nd	392	51.0%
2022	44.14	256^th	487	47.4%
2023	35.63	369^th	543	32.0%

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Rank History for Female students at West Prep Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	41.94	811^th	1353	40.1%
2019	38.47	850^th	1370	38.0%
2022	38.76	896^th	1454	38.4%
2023	47.03	769^th	1463	47.4%

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Rank History for Male students at West Prep Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	38.99	831^st	1352	38.5%
2019	34.03	895^th	1366	34.5%
2022	49.04	674^th	1455	53.7%
2023	43.27	825^th	1464	43.6%

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Rank History for African American students at West Prep Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	58.29	211^th	663	68.2%
2019	59.25	201^st	653	69.2%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at West Prep Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2019	36.39	509^th	826	38.4%
2022	44.66	467^th	914	48.9%
2023	51.88	410^th	943	56.5%

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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: NY State Education Department

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Enrollment information for West Prep Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2010	2	45	2	25	0	n/a	n/a	74
2011	5	73	2	43	0	0	0	123
2012	11	98	5	73	0	0	1	188
2013	8	97	4	82	0	1	0	192
2014	8	112	3	90	0	0	0	213
2015	10	105	4	73	0	0	3	195
2016	10	103	3	77	0	0	4	197
2017	6	117	3	71	0	2	4	203
2018	4	123	0	72	0	1	1	201
2019	6	102	0	87	2	1	0	198
2020	9	88	1	80	1	1	2	182
2021	11	82	2	84	1	1	4	185
2022	9	66	2	68	0	0	3	148
2023	7	68	2	83	0	1	7	168

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at West Prep Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	74	7.0	10.5	n/a
2011	123	10.0	12.3	57.7
2012	188	12.0	15.6	74.5
2013	192	13.0	14.7	60.9
2014	213	16.0	13.3	98.6
2015	195	16.0	12.1	67.2
2016	197	18.0	10.9	62.9
2017	203	18.8	10.7	67
2018	201	16.9	11.8	86.1
2019	198	17.9	11.0	85.4
2020	182	19.0	9.5	81.3
2021	185	21.0	8.8	84.3
2022	148	24.0	6.1	81.1
2023	168	25.0	6.7	88.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio West Prep Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	74	7.0	10.5	n/a
2011	123	10.0	12.3	57.7
2012	188	12.0	15.6	74.5
2013	192	13.0	14.7	60.9
2014	213	16.0	13.3	98.6
2015	195	16.0	12.1	67.2
2016	197	18.0	10.9	62.9
2017	203	18.8	10.7	67
2018	201	16.9	11.8	86.1
2019	198	17.9	11.0	85.4
2020	182	19.0	9.5	81.3
2021	185	21.0	8.8	84.3
2022	148	24.0	6.1	81.1
2023	168	25.0	6.7	88.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

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Year	Completely Immunized
2015	96.0%

Data source: New York State Department of Health

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for West Prep Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$723 (3.8%)	$18,521 (96.2%)	$19,244
2020	$423 (2.0%)	$21,105 (98.0%)	$21,528
2021	$708 (3.0%)	$23,168 (97.0%)	$23,876
2022	$3,250 (9.2%)	$31,977 (90.8%)	$35,226

Data source: New York Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on West Prep Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 932^nd of 1439 Middle schools	Ranks 830^th of 1500 Middle schools	9.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (West Prep Academy)	28	45.1	17.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (New York City Geographic District # 3)	64	64.5	0.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (New York)	47	45.8	1.2%
6th Grade Math (West Prep Academy)	28	35.1	7.1%
6th Grade Math (New York City Geographic District # 3)	58	58.2	0.2%
6th Grade Math (New York)	47	48.1	1.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (West Prep Academy)	36	43.2	7.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (New York City Geographic District # 3)	61	66.4	5.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (New York)	40	48	8%
7th Grade Math (West Prep Academy)	26	24.4	1.6%
7th Grade Math (New York City Geographic District # 3)	59	59.4	0.4%
7th Grade Math (New York)	44	51.9	7.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (West Prep Academy)	51	71.1	20.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (New York City Geographic District # 3)	66	72.9	6.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (New York)	48	55.2	7.2%
End of Course Algebra I (West Prep Academy)	38.5	36.4	2.1%
End of Course Algebra I (New York City Geographic District # 3)	59.4	58.8	0.6%
End of Course Algebra I (New York)	71.1	64.6	6.5%
End of Course Living Environment (West Prep Academy)	57.9	61.4	3.5%
End of Course Living Environment (New York City Geographic District # 3)	69	57.8	11.2%
End of Course Living Environment (New York)	73.2	65.7	7.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	198	168	15.2%
African American	102	68	33.3%
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	0	2
Hispanic	87	83	4.6%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	6	7	16.7%
Two or More Races	0	7
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	85.4%	88.7%	3.3%

Schools Near West Prep Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				Regents Algebra I (2023)	Regents English (2023)	Regents Earth Science (2023)	Regents Living Environment (2023)	Regents U.S. History and Government (2023)	NY State Assessments English Language Arts (2023)				NY State Assessments Math (2023)				NY State Assessments Science (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Regents Algebra I End of Course	Regents English End of Course	Regents Earth Science End of Course	Regents Living Environment End of Course	Regents U.S. History and Government End of Course	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 5th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 6th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 7th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 8th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 5th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 6th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 7th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 8th Grade	NY State Assessments Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
West Prep Academy	Public	6-8	150 W 105th St	New York	10025	New York County	New York City Geographic District # 3	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(212) 280-8502	168	25	6.7	88.7%	7 (4.2%)	68 (40.5%)	83 (49.4%)	2 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	7 (4.2%)	44.9	830^th of 1500 public middle schools	44.7%		45.5	785^th of 1479 public middle schools	46.9%	45	36.4			61.4	53.3		45.1	43.2	71.1		35.1	24.4			$35,226	$3,250	$31,977
Junior High School 54 Booker T Washington	Public	6-8	103 W 107th St	New York	10025	New York County	New York City Geographic District # 3	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(212) 678-2861	724	53	13.7	27.5%	329 (45.4%)	72 (9.9%)	161 (22.2%)	84 (11.6%)	6 (0.8%)	2 (0.3%)	70 (9.7%)	91.5	110^th of 1500 public middle schools	92.7%		92.9	85^th of 1479 public middle schools	94.3%	25	98.9		100.0				84.6	82.7	86.5		81.7	81.3	25.0	42.9	$15,767	$1,746	$14,021
Mott Hall II	Public	6-8	234 W 109th St	New York	10025	New York County	New York City Geographic District # 3	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(212) 678-2960	359	30	11.9	65.7%	71 (19.8%)	104 (29.0%)	160 (44.6%)	10 (2.8%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.8%)	63.3	491^st of 1500 public middle schools	67.3%		76.2	270^th of 1479 public middle schools	81.7%	221	54.4			72.2	100.0		46.4	66.7	69.2		39.1	56.9			$17,974	$1,382	$16,592
Middle School 250 West Side Collaborative Middle School	Public	6-8	735 W End Ave	New York	10025	New York County	New York City Geographic District # 3	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(212) 866-6313	75	12	7.8	82.7%	3 (4.0%)	28 (37.3%)	40 (53.3%)	2 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.7%)	13.3	1390^th of 1500 public middle schools	7.3%		20.5	1257^th of 1479 public middle schools	15.0%	133	22.2			35.3			33.3	26.7	37.5		14.3	17.4	10.5	0.0	$33,016	$4,424	$28,592
Lafayette Academy	Public	6-8	154 W 93rd St	New York	10025	New York County	New York City Geographic District # 3	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(212) 222-2857	160	18	9.1	49.4%	72 (45.0%)	29 (18.1%)	42 (26.3%)	4 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	11 (6.9%)	85.8	175^th of 1500 public middle schools	88.3%		82.2	203^rd of 1479 public middle schools	86.3%	28	96.0			76.7			69.4	79.0	80.7		59.0	57.5	75.4		$25,330	$3,325	$22,005
Community Action School-Middle School 258	Public	6-8	154 W 93rd St	New York	10025	New York County	New York City Geographic District # 3	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(212) 678-5888	122	18	6.7	82.8%	14 (11.5%)	43 (35.2%)	59 (48.4%)	4 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.6%)	43.6	853^rd of 1500 public middle schools	43.1%		40.6	879^th of 1479 public middle schools	40.6%	26	71.1			28.3			30.0	37.0	64.9		30.0	48.2			$31,549	$6,287	$25,262
KIPP Beyond Charter School	Public, Charter	6-7	533 W 121st St	New York	10027	New York County	KIPP Beyond Charter School	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(646) 361-6734	173	14	12.3	75.7%	10 (5.8%)	104 (60.1%)	49 (28.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (5.2%)	89.2	138^th of 1500 public middle schools	90.8%					(n/a)							60.3	69.7			89.3	79.2			$33,523	$6,791	$26,733
Middle School 243 Center School	Public	5-8	100 W 84th St	New York	10024	New York County	New York City Geographic District # 3	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(212) 799-1477	252	16	15.5	21.8%	141 (56.0%)	33 (13.1%)	37 (14.7%)	13 (5.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	26 (10.3%)	96.7	44^th of 1500 public middle schools	97.1%		96.3	51^st of 1479 public middle schools	96.6%	7	100.0					72.6	80.3	86.3	94.1	84.3	83.6	92.3		85.7	$15,464	$1,190	$14,274
Urban Assembly Academy For Future Leaders	Public	6-8	509 W 129th St	New York	10027	New York County	New York City Geographic District # 5	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(212) 543-4960	73	14	5.1	93.2%	0 (0.0%)	37 (50.7%)	34 (46.6%)	1 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.4%)	18.1	1327^th of 1500 public middle schools	11.5%		33.9	996^th of 1479 public middle schools	32.7%	331	33.3	63.6					19.1	44.4	29.6		4.8	22.2	75.0	14.3	$60,333	$7,034	$53,299
Seed Harlem	Public	6-8	425 W 130th St	New York	10027	New York County	New York City Geographic District # 5	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(332) 456-1415	127	17	7.5	92.1%	2 (1.6%)	67 (52.8%)	52 (40.9%)	1 (0.8%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.1%)	7.1	1463^rd of 1500 public middle schools	2.5%					(n/a)				14.9			9.5	22.2	32.7		4.8	2.9	0.0		$26,440	$5,418	$21,023

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What district is West Prep Academy in?

New York City Geographic District # 3

Is West Prep Academy a good school?

West Prep Academy ranks 830^th of 1500 New York middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend West Prep Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 168 students attended West Prep Academy.

What is the racial makeup of West Prep Academy?

Students at West Prep Academy are 49% Hispanic, 40% African American, 4% White, 4% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

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