Serving 303 students in grades 6-8, I.S. 318 Math Science & Technology Through Arts 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (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.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 303 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
I.S. 318 Math Science & Technology Through Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
I.S. 318 Math Science & Technology Through Arts's student population of 303 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
303 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
I.S. 318 Math Science & Technology Through Arts 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. 318 Math Science & Technology Through Arts is 0.38, 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
#4088 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
76%
29%
Black
22%
16%
White
n/a
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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. 318 Math Science & Technology Through Arts's ranking?
I.S. 318 Math Science & Technology Through Arts is ranked #4088 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend I.S. 318 Math Science & Technology Through Arts?
303 students attend I.S. 318 Math Science & Technology Through Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of I.S. 318 Math Science & Technology Through Arts students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of I.S. 318 Math Science & Technology Through Arts?
I.S. 318 Math Science & Technology Through Arts has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does I.S. 318 Math Science & Technology Through Arts offer ?
I.S. 318 Math Science & Technology Through Arts offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is I.S. 318 Math Science & Technology Through Arts part of?
I.S. 318 Math Science & Technology Through Arts is part of New York City Geographic District #12 School District.
In what neighborhood is I.S. 318 Math Science & Technology Through Arts located?
I.S. 318 Math Science & Technology Through Arts is located in the West Bronx neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 61 other public schools located in West Bronx.
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