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Jhs 8 Richard S Grossley

Jamaica, NY

Test scores
New York State tests, 2024–25

English language arts

307 tested · 89% of students

49% scored proficient. In 2023–24, 49% did.

  • Level 413%
  • Level 336%
  • Level 225%
  • Level 125%

Math

321 tested · 93% of students

50% scored proficient. In 2023–24, 42% did.

  • Level 412%
  • Level 338%
  • Level 226%
  • Level 123%

Science

93 tested · 98% of students

Not reported. In 2023–24, 31% did.

Proficient means Level 3 or 4, out of the students tested.

Safety incidents
New York State Education Department
Measure2022–232023–24
Enrolled326352
Assault10
Weapons possession20
Harassment, bullying, discrimination1710
Cyberbullying41
False alarm02
Other threats11

None reported: Homicide, sexual offense, bomb threat, drugs, alcohol.

NYC Quality Report
2024-25 · Ranked among all NYC public schools
Attendance Rate90%
Teacher Attendance94%
Experienced Teachers94%
NYC Admissions Demand

2025-26 Admissions Cycle

Richard S. Grossley (J.H.S. 8)

Zone Priority

Apps/Seat

1.0

Applicants

107

Seats

156

Students with Disabilities

Apps/Seat

1.0

Applicants

18

Seats

34

School Transportation

2025-2026 school year

The transportation services this school receives. The city's Office of Pupil Transportation decides who qualifies and sets the specific stops, routes, and schedules, which aren't shown here.

  • Yellow bus to designated stops
    Stop-to-school service for general-education students.
  • Door-to-door service
    Curb-to-curb pickup, usually for students with an IEP, a 504 plan, or a medical need.
  • Student MetroCards or OMNY cards
    Public-transit fare for students who qualify.
  • Mid-day service
    Transportation during the school day.
  • After-school transportation
    Service for late-day and after-school programs.
Bus companies
JOFAZ TRANSPORTATION INC.LOGAN BUS COMPANY INC.LORINDA ENTERPRISES, LTD.NYC SCHOOL BUS UMBRELLA SERVICESPRIDE TRANSPORTATIONQUALITY TRANSPORTATION CORP.
School Profile

Location

City, Large

Enrollment

354 students

Student-Teacher Ratio

10:1

Demographics
Hispanic/Latino29.7%
x
White1.4%
x
Black or African American38.1%
x
Asian21.2%
x
Two or More Races1.1%
x
American Indian or Alaska Native6.8%
x
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander1.7%
x
Courses and Activities

Updated 4mo ago

AP Courses3

Middle School Algebra ACC, Middle School ELA ACC, World Languages (Middle School)

Arts31

Advisory, Algebra I, Art, Band,

Clubs and Activities22

Book Club, Coding, Creative Writing, Debate,

Public school directory

NCES ID 360010003176

District
New York City Geographic District #28
Status
Open
School category
Regular School
Charter
No
Virtual instruction
No virtual instruction
Enrollment
354 students
Teachers (FTE)
34.8

Sources