Serving 1,008 students in grades 6-8, Junior High School 74 Nathaniel Hawthorne ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 81% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 86% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Asian), 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: 1,008 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 81% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 86% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 92% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Junior High School 74 Nathaniel Hawthorne ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Junior High School 74 Nathaniel Hawthorne's student population of 1,008 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,008 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Junior High School 74 Nathaniel Hawthorne ranks within the top 10% 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 74 Nathaniel Hawthorne 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
#393 out of 4377 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
92%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
65%
10%
Hispanic
13%
29%
Black
4%
16%
White
13%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 74 Nathaniel Hawthorne's ranking?
Junior High School 74 Nathaniel Hawthorne is ranked #393 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Junior High School 74 Nathaniel Hawthorne often compared to?
Junior High School 74 Nathaniel Hawthorneis often viewed alongside schools like Middle School 158 Marie Curie, Junior High School 216 George J Ryan by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
81% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 86% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Junior High School 74 Nathaniel Hawthorne?
1,008 students attend Junior High School 74 Nathaniel Hawthorne.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Junior High School 74 Nathaniel Hawthorne students are Asian, 13% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Junior High School 74 Nathaniel Hawthorne?
Junior High School 74 Nathaniel Hawthorne has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Junior High School 74 Nathaniel Hawthorne offer ?
Junior High School 74 Nathaniel Hawthorne offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Junior High School 74 Nathaniel Hawthorne part of?
Junior High School 74 Nathaniel Hawthorne is part of New York City Geographic District #26 School District.
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