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I.s. 229 Roland Patterson vs. I.s. 117 Joseph H Wade

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School Overview

School
I.s. 229 Roland Patterson
275 Harlem River Park Bridge
Bronx, NY 10453
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2/
10
Bottom 50%
I.s. 117 Joseph H Wade
1865 Morris Ave
Bronx, NY 10453
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2/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 180 students in grades 6-8, I.s. 229 Roland Patterson 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 30-34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Serving 334 students in grades 6-8, I.s. 117 Joseph H Wade 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 18% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
180 students
334 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at I.s. 229 Roland Patterson over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at I.s. 117 Joseph H Wade over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
63% | 37%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at I.s. 229 Roland Patterson.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at I.s. 117 Joseph H Wade.
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
34 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at I.s. 229 Roland Patterson over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at I.s. 117 Joseph H Wade over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
10:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at I.s. 229 Roland Patterson with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District # 9 and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at I.s. 117 Joseph H Wade with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District # 9 and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#3493 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
#3834 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of I.s. 229 Roland Patterson, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of I.s. 117 Joseph H Wade, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
18%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at I.s. 229 Roland Patterson who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District # 9 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at I.s. 117 Joseph H Wade who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District # 9 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
32%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at I.s. 229 Roland Patterson who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District # 9 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 I.s. 117 Joseph H Wade who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District # 9 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
11-19%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at I.s. 229 Roland Patterson who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District # 9 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 I.s. 117 Joseph H Wade who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District # 9 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 I.s. 229 Roland Patterson by grade.
This chart displays the students of I.s. 117 Joseph H Wade by grade.
Grade 6 Students
66
106
Grade 7 Students
59
113
Grade 8 Students
55
115

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at I.s. 229 Roland Patterson, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New York City Geographic District # 9 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at I.s. 117 Joseph H Wade, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New York City Geographic District # 9 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at I.s. 229 Roland Patterson, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District # 9 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at I.s. 117 Joseph H Wade, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District # 9 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2017-18 school year.
% Hispanic
65%
82%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at I.s. 229 Roland Patterson, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District # 9 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at I.s. 117 Joseph H Wade, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District # 9 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
32%
16%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at I.s. 229 Roland Patterson, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District # 9 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at I.s. 117 Joseph H Wade, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District # 9 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at I.s. 229 Roland Patterson, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District # 9 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 I.s. 117 Joseph H Wade, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District # 9 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at I.s. 229 Roland Patterson, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Geographic District # 9 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
n/a
0.48
0.30
This chart showcases the diversity score of I.s. 229 Roland Patterson, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District # 9 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of I.s. 117 Joseph H Wade, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District # 9 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
96%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at I.s. 229 Roland Patterson, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District # 9 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at I.s. 117 Joseph H Wade, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District # 9 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at I.s. 229 Roland Patterson, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District # 9 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at I.s. 117 Joseph H Wade, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District # 9 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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