Serving 294 students in grades 6-8, Junior High School 218 James P Sinnott 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 is 28% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New York state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 294 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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Junior High School 218 James P Sinnott's student population of 294 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
294 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Junior High School 218 James P Sinnott ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Junior High School 218 James P Sinnott is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3720 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
19%
10%
Hispanic
37%
30%
Black
38%
16%
White
1%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Junior High School 218 James P Sinnott's ranking?
Junior High School 218 James P Sinnott is ranked #3720 out of 4,346 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?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Junior High School 218 James P Sinnott?
294 students attend Junior High School 218 James P Sinnott.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Junior High School 218 James P Sinnott students are Black, 37% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Asian, 4% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Junior High School 218 James P Sinnott?
Junior High School 218 James P Sinnott has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 12:1.
What grades does Junior High School 218 James P Sinnott offer ?
Junior High School 218 James P Sinnott offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Junior High School 218 James P Sinnott part of?
Junior High School 218 James P Sinnott is part of New York City Geographic District #19.
In what neighborhood is Junior High School 218 James P Sinnott located?
Junior High School 218 James P Sinnott is located in the East New York neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 41 other public schools located in East New York.
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