Serving 106 students in grades 7-8, Junior High School 166 George Gershwin 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 was ≤5% (which was lower than the New York state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 6-9% (which was lower than the New York state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
106 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)≤5%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)6-9%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
25%
30%
Black
75%
16%
White
n/a
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% NY state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% NY state average).
How many students attend Junior High School 166 George Gershwin?
106 students attend Junior High School 166 George Gershwin.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Junior High School 166 George Gershwin students are Black, and 25% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Junior High School 166 George Gershwin?
Junior High School 166 George Gershwin has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Junior High School 166 George Gershwin offer ?
Junior High School 166 George Gershwin offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Junior High School 166 George Gershwin part of?
Junior High School 166 George Gershwin is part of New York City Geographic District #19.
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