Serving 900 students in grades 6-8, Junior High School 62 Ditmas 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 34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Asian and 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: 900 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 52% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Junior High School 62 Ditmas ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Junior High School 62 Ditmas's student population of 900 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 70 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
900 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Junior High School 62 Ditmas 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 Junior High School 62 Ditmas is 0.71, 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
#2130 out of 4377 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
41%
10%
Hispanic
31%
29%
Black
14%
16%
White
11%
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
84%
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 Junior High School 62 Ditmas's ranking?
Junior High School 62 Ditmas is ranked #2130 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Junior High School 62 Ditmas?
900 students attend Junior High School 62 Ditmas.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Junior High School 62 Ditmas students are Asian, 31% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Junior High School 62 Ditmas?
Junior High School 62 Ditmas has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Junior High School 62 Ditmas offer ?
Junior High School 62 Ditmas offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Junior High School 62 Ditmas part of?
Junior High School 62 Ditmas is part of New York City Geographic District #20 School District.
In what neighborhood is Junior High School 62 Ditmas located?
Junior High School 62 Ditmas is located in the Kensington neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 6 other public schools located in Kensington.
School Reviews
5 8/26/2019
This is a great school! My two children (twins :)) go to this school Andy a currently in 7th grade! The teachers are so kind and the security I say perfection! I used to also go there so I'm glad my kids are following my path! I definitely recommend this school. The kids don't bully or harass each other because they know it's wrong! What a great school!!!! Your kids would be very happy if they go here.
5 8/14/2019
I don't really have any problem with this school but if you are going here then at least have some good friends. One of the reasons I didn't have a fun 3 years here is because I was bullied here and did not like it a lot of name-calling fights so my mentioning is don't come here if you get bullied at your elementary school. WORST THREE YEARS EVER!!!!!!
2 11/5/2014
I believe the security guards should stay outside the 6th grade entrance until the very last 6th grader leaves the area or as a matter of fact, until even the 7th and 8th graders leave the area. Today I was late, and my niece came towards me to tell me that a man was creepily starring at her. And then she showed him to me. So I waited to see who he was picking up, if anybody. Then he got on his phone, walked into the school looking up and down and then walked out. NOw the funny thing about that, is that his child if that little girl is his, was already there. She was outside of the gate standing right there the whole time. So I'm wondering who was he waiting for if his kid was already there. He was standing inside the gate when I got there and she was outside the gate just standing there. My niece said after she saw me, she walked down the stairs a couple feet from him so when I came closer to the school I could see who he was that was starring at her and her 2 friends. I would really appreciate it if yall could have security outside the school from the time the kids come out until the very last one leaves the area. I don't believe he made a phone call, I believe he just wanted to record us. It was after 2:20 to 2:35.
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