Junior High School 166 Roberto Clemente serves 169 students in grades 8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-44% (which was lower than the New York state average of 67%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (which was lower than the New York state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 8
Total Students
169 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)40-44%
67%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)15-19%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
69%
29%
Black
27%
16%
White
n/a
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 67% NY state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% NY state average).
How many students attend Junior High School 166 Roberto Clemente?
169 students attend Junior High School 166 Roberto Clemente.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Junior High School 166 Roberto Clemente students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Junior High School 166 Roberto Clemente?
Junior High School 166 Roberto Clemente has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Junior High School 166 Roberto Clemente offer ?
Junior High School 166 Roberto Clemente offers enrollment in grades 8
What school district is Junior High School 166 Roberto Clemente part of?
Junior High School 166 Roberto Clemente is part of New York City Geographic District # 9 School District.
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