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Junior High School 202 Robert H Goddard vs. Middle School 137 America's School Of Heroes

Should you attend Junior High School 202 Robert H Goddard or Middle School 137 America's School Of Heroes? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Junior High School 202 Robert H Goddard
138-30 Lafayette St
Ozone Park, NY 11417
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Middle School 137 America's School Of Heroes
109-15 98th St
Ozone Park, NY 11417
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Junior High School 202 Robert H Goddard ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
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Overview
Serving 884 students in grades 6-8, Junior High School 202 Robert H Goddard 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 38% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 1,648 students in grades 6-8, Middle School 137 America's School Of Heroes 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%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
884 students
1,648 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Junior High School 202 Robert H Goddard over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Middle School 137 America's School Of Heroes over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Junior High School 202 Robert H Goddard.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Middle School 137 America's School Of Heroes.
Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
118 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Junior High School 202 Robert H Goddard over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Middle School 137 America's School Of Heroes over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Junior High School 202 Robert H Goddard with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #27 School District and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Middle School 137 America's School Of Heroes with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #27 School District and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1798 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
#2300 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Junior High School 202 Robert H Goddard, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Middle School 137 America's School Of Heroes, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
38%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
28%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Junior High School 202 Robert H Goddard who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #27 School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Middle School 137 America's School Of Heroes who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #27 School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
62%
(Top 30% in NY)
59%
(Top 30% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Junior High School 202 Robert H Goddard who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #27 School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Middle School 137 America's School Of Heroes who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #27 School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
55%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
63%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Junior High School 202 Robert H Goddard who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #27 School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Middle School 137 America's School Of Heroes who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #27 School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Junior High School 202 Robert H Goddard by grade.
This chart displays the students of Middle School 137 America's School Of Heroes by grade.
Grade 6 Students
285
512
Grade 7 Students
309
555
Grade 8 Students
288
580
Ungraded Students
2
1

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
4%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Junior High School 202 Robert H Goddard, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New York City Geographic District #27 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Middle School 137 America's School Of Heroes, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New York City Geographic District #27 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
33%
39%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Junior High School 202 Robert H Goddard, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District #27 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Middle School 137 America's School Of Heroes, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District #27 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
49%
46%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Junior High School 202 Robert H Goddard, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District #27 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Middle School 137 America's School Of Heroes, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District #27 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
7%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Junior High School 202 Robert H Goddard, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District #27 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Middle School 137 America's School Of Heroes, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District #27 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
4%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Junior High School 202 Robert H Goddard, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District #27 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Middle School 137 America's School Of Heroes, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District #27 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
2%
1%
% Two or more races
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Junior High School 202 Robert H Goddard, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Geographic District #27 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Middle School 137 America's School Of Heroes, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Geographic District #27 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.65
0.64
This chart showcases the diversity score of Junior High School 202 Robert H Goddard, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #27 School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Middle School 137 America's School Of Heroes, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #27 School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
78%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Junior High School 202 Robert H Goddard, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District #27 School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Middle School 137 America's School Of Heroes, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District #27 School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Junior High School 202 Robert H Goddard, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District #27 School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Middle School 137 America's School Of Heroes, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District #27 School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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