Serving 248 students in grades 7-8, Hornell Junior High 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 was 19% (which was lower than the New York state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 21% (which was lower than the New York state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
248 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)19%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)21%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
4%
30%
Black
3%
16%
White
86%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
3%
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?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% NY state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NY state average).
How many students attend Hornell Junior High School?
248 students attend Hornell Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Hornell Junior High School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hornell Junior High School?
Hornell Junior High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Hornell Junior High School offer ?
Hornell Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Hornell Junior High School part of?
Hornell Junior High School is part of Hornell City School District.
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