Serving 1,473 students in grades 6-8, I.S. 125 Thomas J Mccann Woodside ranks in the top 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 35% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,473 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 56% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
I.S. 125 Thomas J Mccann Woodside's student population of 1,473 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 109 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,473 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
109 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
I.S. 125 Thomas J Mccann Woodside ranks within the top 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. 125 Thomas J Mccann Woodside is 0.55, 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
#2051 out of 4377 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
30%
10%
Hispanic
60%
29%
Black
2%
16%
White
6%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
53%
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 is I.S. 125 Thomas J Mccann Woodside's ranking?
I.S. 125 Thomas J Mccann Woodside is ranked #2051 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are I.S. 125 Thomas J Mccann Woodside often compared to?
I.S. 125 Thomas J Mccann Woodsideis often viewed alongside schools like Robert F Wagner Jr Secondary School For Arts And Technology, P.S. 11 Kathryn Phelan by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend I.S. 125 Thomas J Mccann Woodside?
1,473 students attend I.S. 125 Thomas J Mccann Woodside.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of I.S. 125 Thomas J Mccann Woodside students are Hispanic, 30% of students are Asian, 6% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of I.S. 125 Thomas J Mccann Woodside?
I.S. 125 Thomas J Mccann Woodside has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does I.S. 125 Thomas J Mccann Woodside offer ?
I.S. 125 Thomas J Mccann Woodside offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is I.S. 125 Thomas J Mccann Woodside part of?
I.S. 125 Thomas J Mccann Woodside is part of New York City Geographic District #24 School District.
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