Junior High School 162 Willoughby
Junior High School 162 Willoughby serves 322 students in grades 6-8.
Junior High School 162 Willoughby 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 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the New York state average of 54%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 12:1.
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 (2023)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 322 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Junior High School 162 Willoughby's student population of 322 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
322 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Junior High School 162 Willoughby is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 4,228 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Junior High School 162 Willoughby is 0.24, 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
#3629 out of 4228 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
87%
28%
Black
6%
17%
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
88%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (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 Junior High School 162 Willoughby?
322 students attend Junior High School 162 Willoughby.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Junior High School 162 Willoughby students are Hispanic, 6% 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 Junior High School 162 Willoughby?
Junior High School 162 Willoughby has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 12:1.
What grades does Junior High School 162 Willoughby offer ?
Junior High School 162 Willoughby offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Junior High School 162 Willoughby part of?
Junior High School 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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