I.S. 391 Mahalia Jackson Intermediate School serves 124 students in grades 7-8.
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 was lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
124 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
7%
30%
Black
91%
15%
White
2%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
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
How many students attend I.S. 391 Mahalia Jackson Intermediate School?
124 students attend I.S. 391 Mahalia Jackson Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of I.S. 391 Mahalia Jackson Intermediate School students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of I.S. 391 Mahalia Jackson Intermediate School?
I.S. 391 Mahalia Jackson Intermediate School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does I.S. 391 Mahalia Jackson Intermediate School offer ?
I.S. 391 Mahalia Jackson Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is I.S. 391 Mahalia Jackson Intermediate School part of?
I.S. 391 Mahalia Jackson Intermediate School is part of New York City Geographic District #17.
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