Serving 380 students in grades 6-8, Junior High School 162 Lola Rodriguez De Tio 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 5% (which was lower than the New York state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 10% (which was lower than the New York state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
380 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)5%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)10%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
73%
30%
Black
27%
16%
White
n/a
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
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?
5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% NY state average), while 10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NY state average).
How many students attend Junior High School 162 Lola Rodriguez De Tio?
380 students attend Junior High School 162 Lola Rodriguez De Tio.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Junior High School 162 Lola Rodriguez De Tio students are Hispanic, and 27% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Junior High School 162 Lola Rodriguez De Tio?
Junior High School 162 Lola Rodriguez De Tio has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Junior High School 162 Lola Rodriguez De Tio offer ?
Junior High School 162 Lola Rodriguez De Tio offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Junior High School 162 Lola Rodriguez De Tio part of?
Junior High School 162 Lola Rodriguez De Tio is part of New York City Geographic District # 7 School District.
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