Community Action School-MS 258
New York, NY · Middle School · Grades 6-8
Performance Overview
About This School
Community Action School-MS 258 is a middle school located in New York, New York. The school serves 122 students in grades 6-8.
With a DataScore of 53/100 (C), Community Action School-MS 258 performs at the state average for New York. Notably, the school is on an upward trend, showing meaningful improvement over the past three years.
83% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating the school serves a predominantly low-income community. DataScores measure outcomes regardless of demographics — what matters is how students perform and whether they're improving.
Frequently Asked Questions
Community Action School-MS 258 has a DataScore of 53/100 (Grade C), based on academic proficiency (35%), growth trend (30%), and resource access (35%). This measures actual student outcomes, not school inputs.
Community Action School-MS 258 has 122 students enrolled in grades 6-8. The student-to-teacher ratio is 6.8:1.
Yes, Community Action School-MS 258 is on an upward trend with a 3-year growth score of +31, showing meaningful academic improvement.
The DataScore (0-100, A-F) grades every US public school based on academic outcomes: proficiency rates (35%), 3-year growth trend (30%), graduation rate for high schools (20%), and resource access (15%). Unlike other ratings, it focuses on what students actually achieve.
Community Action School-MS 258 is part of the New York City Geographic District # 3 in New York, New York. You can view all schools in this district and compare their performance on the district page.
DataScore is calculated from NCES proficiency rates, 3-year growth trends, graduation rates (high schools), and resource access indicators.