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 14:1.
Top Placements
I.S. 158 Theodore Gathings School places among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 488 students |
 | |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 29 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2007-2008 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NY) |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 |
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| Hispanic | 57% | 26% |
| Black | 43% | 17% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.50 | 0.71 |
 | ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 80% | 48% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 5% |
| 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
Nearby Public Schools
- 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)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Bronx Dr Richard Izquierdo Health And Science Charter School Charter School
Grades: 6-12 | 742 students
0.0 miles
800 Home St-rm 205
Bronx, NY 10456
(718)378-0490 0.0 6-12 742 - Bronx Bronx Career And College Preparatory High School Grades: 9-12 | 286 students
0.1 miles
800 Home St
Bronx, NY 10456
(718)542-4011 0.1 9-12 286 - Bronx Bronx Latin School Grades: 6-12 | 563 students
0.1 miles
800 Home St
Bronx, NY 10456
(718)991-6349 0.1 6-12 563 - Bronx New Day Academy Grades: 8-12 | 73 students
0.1 miles
800 Home St
Bronx, NY 10456
(718)542-1155 0.1 8-12 73 - Bronx P.S. 212 Grades: PK-8 | 419 students
0.1 miles
1180 Tinton Ave
Bronx, NY 10456
(718)842-2331 0.1 PK-8 419
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