Serving 158 students in grades 6-8, Junior High School 143 Eleanor Roosevelt 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 10-14% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 158 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: JHS 143 Eleanor Roosevelt serves a 0.4 square mile area in New York, NY, typically within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest boundary located about 0.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Junior High School 143 Eleanor Roosevelt's student population of 158 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
158 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Rankings
Junior High School 143 Eleanor Roosevelt 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 143 Eleanor Roosevelt is 0.21, 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
#4072 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
89%
31%
Black
2%
15%
White
5%
39%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)61.4%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
55%
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 Junior High School 143 Eleanor Roosevelt's ranking?
Junior High School 143 Eleanor Roosevelt is ranked #4072 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Junior High School 143 Eleanor Roosevelt often compared to?
Junior High School 143 Eleanor Rooseveltis often viewed alongside schools like Junior High School 167 Robert F Wagner by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Junior High School 143 Eleanor Roosevelt?
158 students attend Junior High School 143 Eleanor Roosevelt.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Junior High School 143 Eleanor Roosevelt students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Junior High School 143 Eleanor Roosevelt?
Junior High School 143 Eleanor Roosevelt has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Junior High School 143 Eleanor Roosevelt offer ?
Junior High School 143 Eleanor Roosevelt offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Junior High School 143 Eleanor Roosevelt part of?
Junior High School 143 Eleanor Roosevelt is part of New York City Geographic District # 6.
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