Summary:
Is 303 Herbert S Eisenberg is a public middle school in Brooklyn, New York, serving 383 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the New York City Geographic District #21, which is ranked 515 out of 866 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Is 303 Herbert S Eisenberg has a relatively diverse student population, with 34.2% White, 11.49% African American, 28.2% Hispanic, and 24.54% Asian students. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by state assessments, is generally lower than the district and state averages, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA) and Math below the averages across all grade levels. The school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with higher rankings for English Language Learners and Special Education students, but lower rankings for Asian, African American, and Hispanic student subgroups. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students (over 85%) who receive free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.
Compared to nearby schools, such as Is 98 Bay Academy, Is 303 Herbert S Eisenberg generally performs worse on academic measures. Over the past several years, the school's statewide ranking has declined, from a high of 508 out of 1,373 New York middle schools in 2012-2013 to 818 out of 1,500 in the 2022-2023 school year. To improve the school's performance, the district and school leadership may need to focus on targeted interventions and support for underperforming student subgroups, as well as addressing the unique needs of the school's economically disadvantaged population.
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Detail:
Public, Magnet 6-8
District:
New York City Geographic District #21
SchoolDigger Rank:
818th of 1,500 New York Middle Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $19,737
Students who attend Is 303 Herbert S Eisenberg usually attend:
Feeder schools for Is 303 Herbert S Eisenberg:
Student/teacher ratio: 12.2
Number of students: 383
Racial breakdown:
White:
34.2%
Hispanic:
28.2%
Asian:
24.5%
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African American:
11.5%
American Indian:
0.5%
Pacific Islander:
0.5%
Two or more races:
0.5%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 85.6%
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