C J Hooker Middle School vs. Chester Academy-middle/high School
Should you attend C J Hooker Middle School or Chester Academy-middle/high School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
C J Hooker Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
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Most improved public schools
Chester Academy-middle/high School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
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Graduation Rate
Diversity
Overview
Serving 660 students in grades 6-8, C J Hooker 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 36% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher 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 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 570 students in grades 6-12, Chester Academy-middle/high School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-12
Total Students
660 students
570 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
50 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2410 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1520 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
50-54%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
75-79%
Graduation Rate
n/a
≥95%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
206
68
Grade 7 Students
215
68
Grade 8 Students
239
74
Grade 9 Students
-
87
Grade 10 Students
-
73
Grade 11 Students
-
96
Grade 12 Students
-
102
Ungraded Students
-
2
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
4%
% Hispanic
28%
38%
% Black
4%
13%
% White
61%
42%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
Diversity Score
0.55
0.67
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
