M.S. 180 Gerald R. Dever Middle School served 188 students in grades 8.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was equal to the New York state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 93% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 8
Total Students
188 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade

School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
24%
28%
Black
65%
17%
White
7%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups


Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2007-2008 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend M.S. 180 Gerald R. Dever Middle School?
188 students attend M.S. 180 Gerald R. Dever Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of M.S. 180 Gerald R. Dever Middle School students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of M.S. 180 Gerald R. Dever Middle School?
M.S. 180 Gerald R. Dever Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 12:1.
What grades does M.S. 180 Gerald R. Dever Middle School offer ?
M.S. 180 Gerald R. Dever Middle School offers enrollment in grades 8
What school district is M.S. 180 Gerald R. Dever Middle School part of?
M.S. 180 Gerald R. Dever Middle School is part of New York City Geographic District #27 School District.
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