Middle School 399 (Closed 2012)

120 East 184th St
Bronx, NY 10468
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Middle School 399 serves 251 students in grades 7-8. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 16% (which was lower than the New York state average of 67%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 10% (which was lower than the New York state average of 58%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
251 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (NY)
(10-11)
16%
67%
(10-11)
10%
58%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
79%
31%
Black
19%
15%
White
1%
39%
All Ethnic Groups
99%
0.34
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
Source: 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?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 67% NY state average), while 10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% NY state average).
How many students attend Middle School 399?
251 students attend Middle School 399.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Middle School 399 students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Middle School 399?
Middle School 399 has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Middle School 399 offer ?
Middle School 399 offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Middle School 399 part of?
Middle School 399 is part of New York City Geographic District #10.

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