Serving 843 students in grades 6-8, Junior High School 88 Peter Rouget ranks in the top 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 47% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 843 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 64% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: JHS 88 Peter Rouget serves a 7.6 square mile area in Brooklyn, NY, with most students living within a 5 to 10 minute drive from the school, and the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 2.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Junior High School 88 Peter Rouget ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Junior High School 88 Peter Rouget's student population of 843 students has declined by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 80 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
843 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
80 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Junior High School 88 Peter Rouget ranks within the top 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 88 Peter Rouget is 0.70, 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
#1601 out of 4346 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
10%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
46%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
17%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
23%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)40%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
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 88 Peter Rouget's ranking?
Junior High School 88 Peter Rouget is ranked #1601 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Junior High School 88 Peter Rouget often compared to?
Junior High School 88 Peter Rougetis often viewed alongside schools like Park Slope Collegiate, New Voices School Of Academic And Creative Arts by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Junior High School 88 Peter Rouget?
843 students attend Junior High School 88 Peter Rouget.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Junior High School 88 Peter Rouget students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 17% of students are Black, 10% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Junior High School 88 Peter Rouget?
Junior High School 88 Peter Rouget has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Junior High School 88 Peter Rouget offer ?
Junior High School 88 Peter Rouget offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Junior High School 88 Peter Rouget part of?
Junior High School 88 Peter Rouget is part of New York City Geographic District #15.
In what neighborhood is Junior High School 88 Peter Rouget located?
Junior High School 88 Peter Rouget is located in the Sunset Park neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 24 other public schools located in Sunset Park.
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