Serving 826 students in grades 6-8, Junior High School 226 Virgil I Grisson 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 32% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 826 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Junior High School 226 Virgil I Grisson ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Junior High School 226 Virgil I Grisson's student population of 826 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
826 students
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Junior High School 226 Virgil I Grisson 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 226 Virgil I Grisson is 0.78, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3225 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
17%
1%
Asian
22%
10%
Hispanic
27%
31%
Black
27%
15%
White
2%
39%
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
New York City Geographic District #27
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Junior High School 226 Virgil I Grisson's ranking?
Junior High School 226 Virgil I Grisson is ranked #3225 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Junior High School 226 Virgil I Grisson often compared to?
Junior High School 226 Virgil I Grissonis often viewed alongside schools like Hawtree Creek Middle School, P.s. 124 Osmond A Church, Junior High School 202 Robert H Goddard by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Junior High School 226 Virgil I Grisson?
826 students attend Junior High School 226 Virgil I Grisson.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
27% of Junior High School 226 Virgil I Grisson students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Black, 22% of students are Asian, 17% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Junior High School 226 Virgil I Grisson?
Junior High School 226 Virgil I Grisson has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Junior High School 226 Virgil I Grisson offer ?
Junior High School 226 Virgil I Grisson offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Junior High School 226 Virgil I Grisson part of?
Junior High School 226 Virgil I Grisson is part of New York City Geographic District #27.
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