I.S. 158 Theodore Gathings School (Closed 2008)
I.S. 158 Theodore Gathings School served 488 students in grades 6-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the New York state level of 13:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
Total Students | 488 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 29 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Definition of Terms 2007-2008 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NY) |
Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | 1% |
Asian | 1% | 9% |
Hispanic | 56% | 27% |
Black | 43% | 17% |
White | n/a | 43% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | n/a | 3% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.51 | 0.71 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 80% | 51% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 4% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | New York City Geographic District #12 School District |
Source: 2007-2008 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
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The nearest high school, middle school and elementary school to I.S. 158 Theodore Gathings School is Dr Richard Izquierdo Health And Science Charter School (0.0 miles away)
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- Bronx Dr Richard Izquierdo Health And Science Charter School Charter School
Grades: 6-12 | 780 students
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800 Home St-rm 205
Bronx, NY 10456
(718) 378-0490 0.0 6-12 780 - Bronx Bronx Career And College Preparatory High School Grades: 9-12 | 238 students
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Bronx, NY 10456
(718) 542-4011 0.1 9-12 238 - Bronx Bronx Latin School Grades: 6-12 | 576 students
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800 Home St
Bronx, NY 10456
(718) 991-6349 0.1 6-12 576 - Bronx P.S. 212 Grades: PK-8 | 441 students
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1180 Tinton Ave
Bronx, NY 10456
(718) 842-2331 0.1 PK-8 441 - Bronx Urban Scholars Community School Grades: PK-5 | 263 students
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1180 Tinton Ave
Bronx, NY 10456
(718) 842-8133 0.1 PK-5 263
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