Middle School for Art and Philosphy
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 337 middle school students from grades 6-8
Additional Contact Information
- Principal or Admin: Andrew Buck
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 337
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 23.2
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 14.5
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 164 (48.7%)
- Females: 173 (51.3%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 2 | 0.6% |
| Black | 302 | 89.6% |
| Asian | - | - |
| Hispanic | 30 | 8.9% |
| White | 3 | 0.9% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 6th Grade | 131 | 38.9% |
| 7th Grade | 75 | 22.3% |
| 8th Grade | 99 | 29.4% |
| Ungraded | 32 | 9.5% |
Public Assistance (2010)
Estimated Percent of Students From Households That Receive Public Assistance: 71-80%
Attendance & Suspensions (2009)
Attendance Rate
School:
92.0%
State:
93.0%
Percent of Students Suspended
School:
8.0%
District:
7.0%
State:
5.0%
Teacher Certification & Qualifications (2010)
Percent of Teachers Without a Valid Teaching Certificate
School:
4.0%
District:
3.0%
Percent of Teachers Out of Certification
School:
17.0%
District:
7.0%
Percent of Classes Taught by Teachers Without Appropriate Certification
School:
14.0%
District:
9.0%
Percent of Core Classes Not Being Taught by Highly Qualified Teachers
School:
8.0%
District:
8.0%
Teacher Experience & Educational Background (2010)
Percent of Teachers with Less Than 3 Years of Experience
School:
38.0%
District:
12.0%
Percent of Teachers with Master's or Ph.D.
School:
42.0%
District:
41.0%
Teacher Turnover Rates (2010)
Turnover Rate For All Teachers
School:
33.0%
District:
20.0%
Turnover Rate For Teachers with Less Than 5 Years of Experience
School:
50.0%
District:
23.0%
Source: NY Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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