Serving 274 students in grades 5-8, Junior High School 145 Arturo Toscanini 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 was 6% (which was lower than the New York state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 6-9% (which was lower than the New York state average of 47%).
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 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
274 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)6%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)6-9%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
68%
30%
Black
29%
16%
White
1%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% NY state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NY state average).
How many students attend Junior High School 145 Arturo Toscanini?
274 students attend Junior High School 145 Arturo Toscanini.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Junior High School 145 Arturo Toscanini students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Junior High School 145 Arturo Toscanini?
Junior High School 145 Arturo Toscanini 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 145 Arturo Toscanini offer ?
Junior High School 145 Arturo Toscanini offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Junior High School 145 Arturo Toscanini part of?
Junior High School 145 Arturo Toscanini is part of New York City Geographic District # 9 School District.
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