Donald S Ray School vs. Grant Middle School
Should you attend Donald S Ray School or Grant Middle 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
Donald S Ray School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Grant Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
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Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 846 students in grades 6-7, Donald S Ray School ranks in the top 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 40% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 608 students in grades 6-8, Grant 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 6% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower 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 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
6-7
6-8
Total Students
846 students
608 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
57 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2027 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#4173 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
6%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
25%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
n/a
29%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
419
203
Grade 7 Students
415
181
Grade 8 Students
-
216
Ungraded Students
12
8
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
n/a
21%
% Hispanic
5%
11%
% Black
3%
35%
% White
86%
22%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
9%
Diversity Score
0.26
0.77
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
92%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
