Serving 132 students in grades 6-8, Middle School Of Marketing And Legal Studies 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 was 15-19% (which was lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the New York state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 96% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
132 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)15-19%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)25-29%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
4%
30%
Black
85%
16%
White
4%
40%
Hawaiian
4%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average).
How many students attend Middle School Of Marketing And Legal Studies?
132 students attend Middle School Of Marketing And Legal Studies.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Middle School Of Marketing And Legal Studies students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 4% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Middle School Of Marketing And Legal Studies?
Middle School Of Marketing And Legal Studies has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Middle School Of Marketing And Legal Studies offer ?
Middle School Of Marketing And Legal Studies offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Middle School Of Marketing And Legal Studies part of?
Middle School Of Marketing And Legal Studies is part of New York City Geographic District #18 School District.
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