Serving 530 students in grades 6-8, Junior High School 123 James M Kiernan 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 11% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 530 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Junior High School 123 James M Kiernan ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Junior High School 123 James M Kiernan's student population of 530 students has grown by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has grown by 60% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
530 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Junior High School 123 James M Kiernan 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 Junior High School 123 James M Kiernan 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
#3834 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
10%
Hispanic
77%
29%
Black
15%
16%
White
1%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Junior High School 123 James M Kiernan's ranking?
Junior High School 123 James M Kiernan is ranked #3834 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Junior High School 123 James M Kiernan often compared to?
Junior High School 123 James M Kiernanis often viewed alongside schools like Pugsley Preparatory Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Junior High School 123 James M Kiernan?
530 students attend Junior High School 123 James M Kiernan.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Junior High School 123 James M Kiernan students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Junior High School 123 James M Kiernan?
Junior High School 123 James M Kiernan has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Junior High School 123 James M Kiernan offer ?
Junior High School 123 James M Kiernan offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Junior High School 123 James M Kiernan part of?
Junior High School 123 James M Kiernan is part of New York City Geographic District # 8 School District.
In what neighborhood is Junior High School 123 James M Kiernan located?
Junior High School 123 James M Kiernan is located in the East Bronx neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 77 other public schools located in East Bronx.
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