Summary:
The 8 middle schools located in New York City Geographic District #28 serve students in grades 6-8 and exhibit a wide range of academic performance and resource levels. While some schools, like Junior High School 157 Stephen A Halsey and Junior High School 190 Russell Sage, consistently rank among the top middle schools in New York and outperform district and state averages, others, such as Emerson School (The) and Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72, struggle academically.
The top-performing schools, Junior High School 157 Stephen A Halsey and Junior High School 190 Russell Sage, have significantly higher spending per student and lower student-teacher ratios compared to the lower-performing schools. This suggests that increased funding and smaller class sizes may contribute to better academic outcomes, though other factors, such as school leadership and teaching quality, also play a crucial role.
The schools with the highest rates of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, such as Emerson School (The) and Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72, consistently underperform on state assessments, highlighting the need for targeted interventions and additional resources to support students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds and address the achievement gap.
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