Summary:
The 10 middle schools located in New York City Geographic District #12 serve grades 6-8 and vary significantly in their academic performance and school culture. While the district as a whole struggles, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, a few standout schools demonstrate that high achievement is possible even in challenging circumstances.
Middle School 129 Academy For Independent Learning And Leadership and Knowledge And Power Preparatory Academy III are the top-performing schools in the district, ranking 777 and 727 out of 1,504 New York middle schools, respectively. These schools have strong academic proficiency rates, particularly in English Language Arts and Math, that exceed the district and state averages. In contrast, other schools in the district, such as School Of Performing Arts and Junior High School 98 Herman Ridder, struggle academically despite higher per-student spending.
The data reveals significant disparities in academic performance within the district, with proficiency rates ranging from 25.81% to 50.89% in 8th grade English Language Arts. This suggests that effective school leadership and a positive school culture play a critical role in driving student achievement, even in the face of challenges such as high poverty levels and limited resources. To improve outcomes across the district, targeted support and interventions tailored to the unique needs of these schools and their students will be essential.
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