The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 45-49% (which was lower than the New York state average of 86%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (which was lower than the New York state average of 74%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students (09-10)
135 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)45-49%
86%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)15-19%
74%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
(09-10)1%
n/a
Asian
(09-10)2%
8%
Hispanic
(09-10)74%
22%
Black
(09-10)23%
19%
White
(09-10)n/a
51%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (08-09)
87%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
5%
8%
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?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 86% NY state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% NY state average).
How many students attend Business School For Entreprenurial Studies?
135 students attend Business School For Entreprenurial Studies.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Business School For Entreprenurial Studies students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Business School For Entreprenurial Studies offer ?
Business School For Entreprenurial Studies offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Business School For Entreprenurial Studies part of?
Business School For Entreprenurial Studies is part of New York City Geographic District #12.
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