Summary:
New York City Geographic District #21 is home to 6 middle schools serving grades 6-8. The district encompasses a diverse area, and the schools within it exhibit a range of academic performance and student demographics.
The top-performing schools in the district are IS 98 Bay Academy and Mark Twain IS 239 For The Gifted And Talented, which rank 28th and 42nd respectively out of 1,504 New York middle schools. These schools boast exceptional test scores, with over 80% proficiency in ELA and Math. IS 228 David A Boody is also a strong performer, ranking 264th statewide and scoring well above the district and state averages on most assessments.
In contrast, schools like IS 96 Seth Low and IS 303 Herbert S Eisenberg have significantly lower test scores and serve higher percentages of economically disadvantaged students, as indicated by their free/reduced lunch rates exceeding 80%. This highlights the need to address disparities in educational opportunities within New York City Geographic District #21.
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