Serving 1,573 students in grades 6-8, Is 145 Joseph Pulitzer 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 29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,573 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Is 145 Joseph Pulitzer 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 145 Joseph Pulitzer's student population of 1,573 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 113 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,573 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
113 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Is 145 Joseph Pulitzer ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Is 145 Joseph Pulitzer is 0.15, 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
#2663 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
10%
Hispanic
92%
29%
Black
1%
16%
White
2%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Is 145 Joseph Pulitzer's ranking?
Is 145 Joseph Pulitzer is ranked #2663 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Is 145 Joseph Pulitzer often compared to?
Is 145 Joseph Pulitzeris often viewed alongside schools like Is 230 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Is 145 Joseph Pulitzer?
1,573 students attend Is 145 Joseph Pulitzer.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Is 145 Joseph Pulitzer students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Is 145 Joseph Pulitzer?
Is 145 Joseph Pulitzer has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Is 145 Joseph Pulitzer offer ?
Is 145 Joseph Pulitzer offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Is 145 Joseph Pulitzer part of?
Is 145 Joseph Pulitzer is part of New York City Geographic District #30 School District.
In what neighborhood is Is 145 Joseph Pulitzer located?
Is 145 Joseph Pulitzer is located in the Flushing neighborhood of Jackson Heights, NY. There are 1 other public schools located in Flushing.
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