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Emerson School (The)

Jamaica, NY

Test scores
New York State tests, 2024–25

English language arts

234 tested · 82% of students

34% scored proficient. In 2023–24, 36% did.

  • Level 49%
  • Level 325%
  • Level 225%
  • Level 141%

Math

261 tested · 92% of students

27% scored proficient.

  • Level 45%
  • Level 321%
  • Level 225%
  • Level 148%

Science

89 tested · 95% of students

38% scored proficient. In 2023–24, 32% did.

  • Level 48%
  • Level 330%
  • Level 238%
  • Level 124%

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

Safety incidents
New York State Education Department
Measure2022–232023–24
Enrolled293322
Assault11
Weapons possession01
Harassment, bullying, discrimination139
Cyberbullying01
Drugs10

None reported: Homicide, sexual offense, bomb threat, false alarm, alcohol, other threats.

NYC Quality Report
2024-25 · Ranked among all NYC public schools
Attendance Rate87%
Teacher Attendance97%
Experienced Teachers76%
NYC Admissions Demand

2025-26 Admissions Cycle

The Emerson School

Zone Priority

Apps/Seat

0.0

Applicants

44

Seats

109

Students with Disabilities

Apps/Seat

1.0

Applicants

11

Seats

21

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
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School Profile

Location

City, Large

Enrollment

322 students

Student-Teacher Ratio

13:1

Demographics
Hispanic/Latino40.1%
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White2.5%
x
Black or African American35.7%
x
Asian14.3%
x
Two or More Races0.9%
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American Indian or Alaska Native4.7%
x
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander1.9%
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Courses and Activities

Updated 4mo ago

AP Courses3

Middle School Framework US History ACC, Middle School Living Environment ACC, World Languages (Middle School)

Arts13

Advisory, Algebra I, Foreign Language, Music,

Sports2

Cricket (Coed), Soccer (Coed)

Clubs and Activities8

Dance, Homework Help, National Junior Honor Society, Restorative Circles,

Public school directory

NCES ID 360010006438

District
New York City Geographic District #28
Status
Open
School category
Regular School
Charter
No
Virtual instruction
No virtual instruction
Enrollment
322 students
Teachers (FTE)
25.7

Sources