Serving 304 students in grades 6-8, Community Voices Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 7% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 304 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Community Voices Middle School's student population of 304 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
304 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Community Voices Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Community Voices Middle School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3849 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
15%
30%
Black
77%
16%
White
2%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Community Voices Middle School's ranking?
Community Voices Middle School is ranked #3849 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Community Voices Middle School often compared to?
Community Voices Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Collaborative Arts Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Community Voices Middle School?
304 students attend Community Voices Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Community Voices Middle School students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Community Voices Middle School?
Community Voices Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Community Voices Middle School offer ?
Community Voices Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Community Voices Middle School part of?
Community Voices Middle School is part of New York City Geographic District #29 School District.
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