Serving 466 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 28% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). 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 10:1 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 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 466 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: JHS 123 James M Kiernan serves an attendance area of approximately 0.6 square miles in the Bronx, NY, where most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, typically about 0.5 miles away from the zone's edge, with the furthest point being 0.8 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Junior High School 123 James M Kiernan's student population of 466 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
466 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
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School Rankings
Junior High School 123 James M Kiernan ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 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 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3602 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
American Indian
2%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Asian
2%
10%
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Hispanic
77%
31%
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Black
18%
15%
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White
1%
39%
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
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Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)51.3%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
Showing 2008–2024. View full 19-year historical data
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 #3602 out of 4,346 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, School For Inquiry And Social Justice by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% 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?
466 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, 18% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, 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 10:1, 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
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.
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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