Serving 299 students in grades 6-8, Jhs 162 Willoughby 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%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the New York state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 299 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Top 1% in NY)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jhs 162 Willoughby ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Jhs 162 Willoughby's student population of 299 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
299 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Jhs 162 Willoughby is 0.26, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)26%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)32%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
86%
29%
Black
7%
16%
White
3%
41%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% NY state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average).
How many students attend Jhs 162 Willoughby?
299 students attend Jhs 162 Willoughby.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Jhs 162 Willoughby students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jhs 162 Willoughby?
Jhs 162 Willoughby has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Jhs 162 Willoughby offer ?
Jhs 162 Willoughby offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Jhs 162 Willoughby part of?
Jhs 162 Willoughby is part of New York City Geographic District #32 School District.
School Reviews
5 9/9/2014
This school is the best this school helped my daughter improve from a 55 to a 81 with all the saterday program IEP after school but at the same time my daughter put work into it
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