Serving 49 students in grades 6-8, Middle School 596 Peace Academy 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 ≤10% (which was lower than the New York state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 11-19% (which was lower than the New York state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
49 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)≤10%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)11-19%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
1%
Asian
(15-16)6%
9%
Hispanic
(15-16)26%
26%
Black
(15-16)64%
18%
White
(15-16)4%
44%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)n/a
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
6%
6%
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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average).
How many students attend Middle School 596 Peace Academy?
49 students attend Middle School 596 Peace Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Middle School 596 Peace Academy students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Middle School 596 Peace Academy?
Middle School 596 Peace Academy has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Middle School 596 Peace Academy offer ?
Middle School 596 Peace Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Middle School 596 Peace Academy part of?
Middle School 596 Peace Academy is part of New York City Geographic District #13 School District.
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