Junior High School 118 William W Niles
Tel:
(718) 584-2330
Junior High School 118 William W Niles serves 1,174 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Junior High School 118 William W Niles placed 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%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
Junior High School 118 William W Niles 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 10%)
School Overview
Junior High School 118 William W Niles's student population of 1,174 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 83 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
Total Students | 1,174 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 83 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Junior High School 118 William W Niles is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 4,239 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Junior High School 118 William W Niles is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NY) |
Overall Testing Rank | #2802 out of 4239 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35% | 52% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50% | 52% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | 1% |
Asian | 14% | 9% |
Hispanic | 60% | 27% |
Black | 22% | 17% |
White | 3% | 43% |
Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
Two or more races | n/a | 3% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.58 | 0.71 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 86% | 51% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 4% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | New York City Geographic District #10 School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Junior High School 118 William W Niles is Providing Urban Learners Success In Education High School (0.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is P.S. 3 Raul Julia Micro Society (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Bronx Providing Urban Learners Success In Education High School Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 244 students
0.0 miles
560 E 179th St
Bronx, NY 10455
(718) 294-0230 0.0 9-12 244 - Bronx P.S. 3 Raul Julia Micro Society Grades: PK-8 | 347 students
0.1 miles
2100 Lafontaine Ave
Bronx, NY 10457
(718) 584-1899 0.1 PK-8 347 - Bronx Frederick Douglass Academy V Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 225 students
0.2 miles
2111 Crotona Ave
Bronx, NY 10457
(718) 561-1617 0.2 6-8 225 - Bronx P.S. 57 Crescent Grades: PK-5 | 510 students
0.2 miles
2111 Crotona Ave
Bronx, NY 10457
(718) 367-9446 0.2 PK-5 510 - Bronx P.S. 92 Grades: PK-5 | 423 students
0.2 miles
700 E 179th St
Bronx, NY 10457
(718) 731-7900 0.2 PK-5 423
School Reviews
5 This school is one of the best school that I ever attend. The staff are caring and will push the students. Many of the alumni go on to some of the best high schools and colleges. - Posted by Student/Alumni - johna |
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