J.H.S. 008 Richard S. Grossley

J.H.S. 008 Richard S. Grossley, also known as The New Preparatory Middle School 8, is located in Jamaica, Queens, and serves grades 6-8. The school is known as "The Best Kept Secret in Queens," emphasizing its commitment to empowering all learners to succeed through a focused, data-driven environment. Academically, the school's ELA proficiency (46%) and math proficiency (44%) are near the 25th percentile citywide for middle schools. The curriculum is diverse, offering differentiated academic opportunities and "Arts in Education" to foster critical thinking and holistic development. The school's relationships with families are rated "Good," with parent surveys showing overwhelmingly positive feedback on various aspects of the school experience. Parents describe an open-door policy and a welcoming community. While the instruction and performance rating is "Fair," teacher morale has reportedly improved, and a high percentage of teachers have significant experience. The safety and school climate rating is also "Fair." Student surveys indicate that 64% of students feel safe in common areas, but a higher percentage (72%) report bullying occurring frequently, which is above the citywide average.