I.S. 158 Theodore Gathings School serves 488 students in grades 6-8.
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
488 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
56%
30%
Black
43%
15%
White
n/a
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend I.S. 158 Theodore Gathings School?
488 students attend I.S. 158 Theodore Gathings School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of I.S. 158 Theodore Gathings School students are Hispanic, 43% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of I.S. 158 Theodore Gathings School?
I.S. 158 Theodore Gathings School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does I.S. 158 Theodore Gathings School offer ?
I.S. 158 Theodore Gathings School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is I.S. 158 Theodore Gathings School part of?
I.S. 158 Theodore Gathings School is part of New York City Geographic District #12.
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