Serving 111 students in grades 8, Middle School 142 John Philip Sousa 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 was ≤5% (which was lower than the New York state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 6-9% (which was lower than the New York state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 8
Total Students
111 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)≤5%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)6-9%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
4%
10%
Hispanic
36%
29%
Black
54%
16%
White
2%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% NY state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% NY state average).
How many students attend Middle School 142 John Philip Sousa?
111 students attend Middle School 142 John Philip Sousa.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Middle School 142 John Philip Sousa students are Black, 36% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Middle School 142 John Philip Sousa?
Middle School 142 John Philip Sousa has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Middle School 142 John Philip Sousa offer ?
Middle School 142 John Philip Sousa offers enrollment in grades 8
What school district is Middle School 142 John Philip Sousa part of?
Middle School 142 John Philip Sousa is part of New York City Geographic District #11 School District.
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