How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Emerson School (the) | JHS 8 Richard S Grossley |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Jamaica, NY | Jamaica, NY |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 284 | 354 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 10.5:1 | 12.4:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 88.4% | 83.1% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Emerson School (the) | JHS 8 Richard S Grossley |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2.1% | 1.1% |
| African American | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40.5% | 29.4% |
| Asian | 13.4% | 24.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 7.7% | 9.6% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Multiracial | 0.4% | 1.1% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Emerson School (the) | JHS 8 Richard S Grossley |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | - | - |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 83.6% | 64.1% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | - | - |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.