Transit Middle School vs. Casey Middle School
Should you attend Transit Middle School or Casey 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
Transit Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Casey Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 872 students in grades 5-8, Transit Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (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 38% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 615 students in grades 5-8, Casey Middle School ranks in the top 30% 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 61% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
5-8
5-8
Total Students
872 students
615 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
75 teachers
61 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#582 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#990 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
61%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
68%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
90-94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 5 Students
221
140
Grade 6 Students
218
156
Grade 7 Students
216
177
Grade 8 Students
215
141
Ungraded Students
2
1
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
25%
14%
% Hispanic
4%
4%
% Black
3%
4%
% White
62%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
Diversity Score
0.55
0.47
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
21%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
