Below Average
#3620 of 4,742 schools in NY
Jhs 291 Roland Hayes
Middle School · New York City Geographic District #32 · Brooklyn, NY
A New York City Geographic District #32 middle school where students score 26 points below what's typical for similar communities.
231 PALMETTO ST, Brooklyn, NY 11221
- Math 7% proficient (2022)
- Reading 18% proficient (2022)
- 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Jhs 291 Roland Hayes score 13% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 30 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 13% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 13% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 16% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
89.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Jhs 291 Roland Hayes sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 88Very Walkable
- Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
- Bike 92Biker’s Paradise
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$85,122
Median home value
$1,061,400
Median rent
$2,055/mo
College educated
42%
Homeownership
21.7%
Poverty rate
21.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11221; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jhs 383 Philippa SchuylerEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | 5–8 | 0.3 mi | 746 | Compare → |
| Evergreen Middle School for Urban ExplorationEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | 6–8 | 0.5 mi | 350 | Compare → |
| Excellence Girls Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.8 | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 876 | Compare → |
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
New York City Geographic District #32
- Schools in district
- 27
- Rank in district
- #13 of 27
- District spending per student
- The source marked this value as not applicable.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Jhs 291 Roland Hayes is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #32; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Jhs 291 Roland Hayes
Jhs 291 Roland Hayes is a public middle school in Brooklyn, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #32, serving approximately 303 students in grades 6th-8th with a 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #3,620 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Jhs 291 Roland Hayes
What grades does Jhs 291 Roland Hayes serve?
Jhs 291 Roland Hayes serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Jhs 291 Roland Hayes?
Jhs 291 Roland Hayes has an enrollment of approximately 303 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jhs 291 Roland Hayes?
The student-teacher ratio at Jhs 291 Roland Hayes is 10.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Jhs 291 Roland Hayes rank in NY?
Jhs 291 Roland Hayes ranks #3,620 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Jhs 291 Roland Hayes's MySchoolScout rating?
Jhs 291 Roland Hayes has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Jhs 291 Roland Hayes?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Jhs 291 Roland Hayes has 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Jhs 291 Roland Hayes a charter school?
No, Jhs 291 Roland Hayes is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Jhs 291 Roland Hayes a Title I school?
No, Jhs 291 Roland Hayes is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jhs 291 Roland Hayes?
89.1% of students at Jhs 291 Roland Hayes qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 303
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Kings County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.0%
- Phone
- (718) 574-0361
- Area population (ZIP 11221)
- 90,750
- Area average commute
- 42.8 min
- Area median age
- 32.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 11221; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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