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School For Inquiry And Social Justice vs. Junior High School 123 James M Kiernan

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School Overview

School
School For Inquiry And Social Justice
1025 Morrison Ave
Bronx, NY 10472
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4/
10
Bottom 50%
Junior High School 123 James M Kiernan
1025 Morrison Ave
Bronx, NY 10472
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2/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 409 students in grades 6-8, School For Inquiry And Social Justice 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 41% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to 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).
Serving 537 students in grades 6-8, Junior High School 123 James M Kiernan 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 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (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
409 students
537 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at School For Inquiry And Social Justice over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Junior High School 123 James M Kiernan over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at School For Inquiry And Social Justice.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Junior High School 123 James M Kiernan.
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
52 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at School For Inquiry And Social Justice over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Junior High School 123 James M Kiernan over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at School For Inquiry And Social Justice with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District # 8 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 Junior High School 123 James M Kiernan with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District # 8 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

#2746 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
#3602 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of School For Inquiry And Social Justice, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Junior High School 123 James M Kiernan, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
41%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
28%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at School For Inquiry And Social Justice who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District # 8 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 Junior High School 123 James M Kiernan who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District # 8 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
45%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
34%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at School For Inquiry And Social Justice who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District # 8 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 Junior High School 123 James M Kiernan who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District # 8 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
45-49%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of School For Inquiry And Social Justice by grade.
This chart displays the students of Junior High School 123 James M Kiernan by grade.
Grade 6 Students
127
158
Grade 7 Students
144
184
Grade 8 Students
138
195

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
3%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at School For Inquiry And Social Justice, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New York City Geographic District # 8 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 Junior High School 123 James M Kiernan, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New York City Geographic District # 8 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
3%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at School For Inquiry And Social Justice, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District # 8 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 Junior High School 123 James M Kiernan, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District # 8 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
79%
78%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at School For Inquiry And Social Justice, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District # 8 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 Junior High School 123 James M Kiernan, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District # 8 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
13%
16%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at School For Inquiry And Social Justice, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District # 8 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 Junior High School 123 James M Kiernan, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District # 8 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at School For Inquiry And Social Justice, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District # 8 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 White at Junior High School 123 James M Kiernan, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District # 8 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
n/a
0.36
0.37
This chart showcases the diversity score of School For Inquiry And Social Justice, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District # 8 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 Junior High School 123 James M Kiernan, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District # 8 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
89%
92%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at School For Inquiry And Social Justice, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District # 8 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 Junior High School 123 James M Kiernan, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District # 8 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
1%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at School For Inquiry And Social Justice, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District # 8 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 Junior High School 123 James M Kiernan, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District # 8 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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