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 6% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). 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).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 334 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
I.s. 117 Joseph H Wade ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
I.s. 117 Joseph H Wade's student population of 334 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
334 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
I.s. 117 Joseph H Wade ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of I.s. 117 Joseph H Wade is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3932 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
82%
30%
Black
16%
16%
White
1%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is I.s. 117 Joseph H Wade's ranking?
I.s. 117 Joseph H Wade is ranked #3932 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are I.s. 117 Joseph H Wade often compared to?
I.s. 117 Joseph H Wadeis often viewed alongside schools like Creston Academy, I.s. 229 Roland Patterson by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend I.s. 117 Joseph H Wade?
334 students attend I.s. 117 Joseph H Wade.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of I.s. 117 Joseph H Wade students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of I.s. 117 Joseph H Wade?
I.s. 117 Joseph H Wade has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does I.s. 117 Joseph H Wade offer ?
I.s. 117 Joseph H Wade offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is I.s. 117 Joseph H Wade part of?
I.s. 117 Joseph H Wade is part of New York City Geographic District # 9 School District.
In what neighborhood is I.s. 117 Joseph H Wade located?
I.s. 117 Joseph H Wade is located in the West Bronx neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 61 other public schools located in West Bronx.
School Reviews
5 2/8/2010
This school is very good. Good teachers , principle , deans and assistant principles. Students are rude and disrespectful
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