Serving 506 students in grades 6-8, Is 136 Charles O Dewey 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 <50% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 506 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Is 136 Charles O Dewey ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Is 136 Charles O Dewey's student population of 506 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
506 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Is 136 Charles O Dewey ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Is 136 Charles O Dewey is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3096 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
9%
10%
Hispanic
77%
29%
Black
4%
16%
White
9%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Is 136 Charles O Dewey's ranking?
Is 136 Charles O Dewey is ranked #3096 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Is 136 Charles O Dewey often compared to?
Is 136 Charles O Deweyis often viewed alongside schools like Ms 51 William Alexander, Sunset Park Prep by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Is 136 Charles O Dewey?
506 students attend Is 136 Charles O Dewey.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Is 136 Charles O Dewey students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 9% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Is 136 Charles O Dewey?
Is 136 Charles O Dewey has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Is 136 Charles O Dewey offer ?
Is 136 Charles O Dewey offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Is 136 Charles O Dewey part of?
Is 136 Charles O Dewey is part of New York City Geographic District #15 School District.
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