Serving 801 students in grades 6-8, Jhs 127 Castle Hill 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 40-44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 801 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jhs 127 Castle Hill ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
School Overview
Jhs 127 Castle Hill's student population of 801 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 68 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
801 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Jhs 127 Castle Hill ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jhs 127 Castle Hill is 0.69, 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
#2232 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
33%
10%
Hispanic
41%
29%
Black
19%
16%
White
4%
41%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jhs 127 Castle Hill's ranking?
Jhs 127 Castle Hill is ranked #2232 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Jhs 127 Castle Hill often compared to?
Jhs 127 Castle Hillis often viewed alongside schools like Ps/ms 194 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Jhs 127 Castle Hill?
801 students attend Jhs 127 Castle Hill.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Jhs 127 Castle Hill students are Hispanic, 33% of students are Asian, 19% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jhs 127 Castle Hill?
Jhs 127 Castle Hill has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Jhs 127 Castle Hill offer ?
Jhs 127 Castle Hill offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Jhs 127 Castle Hill part of?
Jhs 127 Castle Hill is part of New York City Geographic District #11 School District.
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