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Emerson School (The) ranks in the bottom 15.8% of New York middle schools.

How many students attend Emerson School (The)?

In the 2022-23 school year, 293 students attended Emerson School (The).

What is the racial makeup of Emerson School (The)?

Students at Emerson School (The) are 50% African American, 27% Hispanic, 13% Asian, 4% American Indian, 3% Pacific Islander, 2% White, 1% Two or more races.

Emerson School (The)

Summary:

Emerson School (The) is a public middle school located in Jamaica, New York, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 293 students. The school is part of the New York City Geographic District #28, which is ranked 429 out of 865 districts in New York and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Emerson School (The) has consistently ranked in the bottom quartile of New York middle schools over the past 5 years, indicating a persistent challenge in academic achievement. The school's performance on state assessments and Regents exams is significantly below the district and state averages, with proficiency rates ranging from 29.81% to 40.91% in ELA and 41.38% to 77.78% on Regents exams, compared to 49.26%-55.05% and 52.46%-78.02% for the district, and 43.64%-51.88% and 62.35%-78.47% for the state, respectively. The school's high percentage of economically disadvantaged students (88.4%) may contribute to these academic challenges.

While Emerson School (The) faces significant academic challenges, some nearby schools, such as Junior High School 217 Robert A Van Wyck and Junior High School 8 Richard S Grossley, demonstrate stronger performance on state assessments and Regents exams. Additionally, schools like Hawtree Creek Middle School and Middle School 358 have higher overall rankings and performance levels, suggesting that there may be successful practices or strategies employed at these schools that could be leveraged to support the improvement of Emerson School (The).

Detail:

Public 6-8

108-35 167th St
Jamaica, NY 11433

(718) 657-4801

District: New York City Geographic District #28

SchoolDigger Rank:
1267^th of 1,504 New York Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $21,941

Feeder schools for Emerson School (The):

Elementary:	David N Dinkins School
	Jamaica Children's School
	Ps 121
	Ps 140 Edward K Ellington
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	Ps 160 Walter Francis Bishop
	Ps 40 Samuel Huntington
	Ps 50 Talfourd Lawn Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.0

Number of students: 293

Racial breakdown:

African American:

50.2%

Hispanic:

27.0%

Asian:

12.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 88.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Emerson School (The) ranks worse than 84.2% of middle schools in New York. It also ranks last among 8 ranked middle schools in the New York City Geographic District #28. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 21.92. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Emerson School (The) is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (50.2%), Hispanic (27%), Asian (12.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 88.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the New York City Geographic District #28. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Emerson School (The) is 11, which is the 3^rd best among 8 middle schools in the New York City Geographic District #28. (See more...)

Compare Emerson School (The) employs 26.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Emerson School (The) is $21,941, which is the 3^rd highest among 8 middle schools in the New York City Geographic District #28.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Emerson School (The):

SchoolDigger ranks Emerson School (The) 1267^th of 1504 New York public middle schools. (See Emerson School (The) in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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New York City Geographic District #28:

SchoolDigger ranks New York City Geographic District #28 429^th of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Emerson School (The)

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Rank History for all students at Emerson School (The)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2016	15.64	1274^th	1429	10.8%
2017	22.10	1201^st	1455	17.5%
2018	17.35	1260^th	1438	12.4%
2019	29.15	1029^th	1439	28.5%
2021	12.03	1171^st	1242	5.7%
2022	20.48	1255^th	1479	15.1%
2023	19.34	1305^th	1500	13.0%
2024	21.92	1267^th	1504	15.8%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Emerson School (The)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	47.03	206^th	503	59.0%
2019	40.60	230^th	473	51.4%
2022	49.80	212^th	581	63.5%
2023	29.53	480^th	591	18.8%
2024	42.60	309^th	615	49.8%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Emerson School (The)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	30.22	933^rd	1170	20.3%
2019	28.13	929^th	1139	18.4%
2022	29.47	1019^th	1283	20.6%
2023	23.81	1141^st	1307	12.7%
2024	28.11	1017^th	1303	21.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Emerson School (The)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	24.36	1052^nd	1245	15.5%
2019	40.85	680^th	1241	45.2%
2021	18.82	848^th	935	9.3%
2022	22.82	1126^th	1306	13.8%
2023	22.05	1128^th	1288	12.4%
2024	27.13	1027^th	1296	20.8%

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Rank History for Homeless students at Emerson School (The)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	30.90	335^th	457	26.7%
2019	58.91	109^th	392	72.2%
2022	33.19	355^th	487	27.1%
2023	27.08	434^th	543	20.1%
2024	23.08	508^th	594	14.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Emerson School (The)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	21.35	1161^st	1353	14.2%
2019	32.11	966^th	1370	29.5%
2021	12.19	1010^th	1066	5.3%
2022	19.25	1263^rd	1454	13.1%
2023	16.99	1311^th	1463	10.4%
2024	24.93	1193^rd	1465	18.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Emerson School (The)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	16.07	1239^th	1352	8.4%
2019	28.75	982^nd	1366	28.1%
2021	16.39	968^th	1071	9.6%
2022	23.53	1189^th	1455	18.3%
2023	23.61	1214^th	1464	17.1%
2024	20.34	1264^th	1464	13.7%

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Rank History for Asian students at Emerson School (The)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	8.13	353^rd	374	5.6%
2019	24.87	309^th	369	16.3%
2022	9.68	356^th	381	6.6%
2023	13.87	348^th	388	10.3%
2024	20.86	345^th	396	12.9%

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Rank History for African American students at Emerson School (The)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	22.97	570^th	663	14.0%
2019	33.06	438^th	653	32.9%
2021	18.17	225^th	253	11.1%
2022	37.08	445^th	706	37.0%
2023	29.49	522^nd	696	25.0%
2024	27.90	547^th	705	22.4%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Emerson School (The)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	27.04	648^th	810	20.0%
2019	39.31	479^th	826	42.0%
2022	12.79	869^th	914	4.9%
2023	16.84	865^th	943	8.3%
2024	26.03	762^nd	953	20.0%

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

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

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 Emerson School (The)

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2014	2	71	7	17	5	0	0	102
2015	4	135	29	53	14	0	0	235
2016	6	189	37	66	24	0	1	323
2017	3	200	50	78	26	8	1	366
2018	8	185	56	72	25	16	0	362
2019	6	156	52	86	26	27	0	353
2020	8	143	64	94	23	29	0	361
2021	6	178	65	92	18	27	0	386
2022	3	183	58	88	11	20	2	365
2023	5	147	37	79	11	10	4	293

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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 Emerson School (The)

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	102	9.0	11.3	85.3
2015	235	13.0	18.0	82.1
2016	323	24.0	13.4	71.2
2017	366	26.8	13.6	66.7
2018	362	30.0	12.0	85.9
2019	353	30.0	11.7	81
2020	361	29.0	12.4	83.4
2021	386	30.2	12.7	89.1
2022	365	34.3	10.6	80.8
2023	293	26.6	11.0	88.4

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 Emerson School (The)

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	102	9.0	11.3	85.3
2015	235	13.0	18.0	82.1
2016	323	24.0	13.4	71.2
2017	366	26.8	13.6	66.7
2018	362	30.0	12.0	85.9
2019	353	30.0	11.7	81
2020	361	29.0	12.4	83.4
2021	386	30.2	12.7	89.1
2022	365	34.3	10.6	80.8
2023	293	26.6	11.0	88.4

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.

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