Serving 261 students in grades 6-8, Edmund J O'neal Middle School Of Excellence 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 30-39% (which was lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-79% (which was approximately equal to the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 was lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 94% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Rankings
Edmund J O'neal Middle School Of Excellence ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
261 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#2191 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
19%
29%
Black
66%
16%
White
6%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
51%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Edmund J O'neal Middle School Of Excellence's ranking?
Edmund J O'neal Middle School Of Excellence is ranked #2191 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Edmund J O'neal Middle School Of Excellence?
261 students attend Edmund J O'neal Middle School Of Excellence.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Edmund J O'neal Middle School Of Excellence students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Edmund J O'neal Middle School Of Excellence?
Edmund J O'neal Middle School Of Excellence has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Edmund J O'neal Middle School Of Excellence offer ?
Edmund J O'neal Middle School Of Excellence offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Edmund J O'neal Middle School Of Excellence part of?
Edmund J O'neal Middle School Of Excellence is part of Albany City School District.
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