Serving 409 students in grades 6-8, School For Inquiry And Social Justice 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 18% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 409 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
School For Inquiry And Social Justice ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
School For Inquiry And Social Justice's student population of 409 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
409 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
School For Inquiry And Social Justice 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 School For Inquiry And Social Justice is 0.36, 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
#3258 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
79%
30%
Black
13%
16%
White
1%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
54%
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 School For Inquiry And Social Justice's ranking?
School For Inquiry And Social Justice is ranked #3258 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are School For Inquiry And Social Justice often compared to?
School For Inquiry And Social Justiceis often viewed alongside schools like Junior High School 123 James M Kiernan, Mott Hall V by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend School For Inquiry And Social Justice?
409 students attend School For Inquiry And Social Justice.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of School For Inquiry And Social Justice students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of School For Inquiry And Social Justice?
School For Inquiry And Social Justice has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does School For Inquiry And Social Justice offer ?
School For Inquiry And Social Justice offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is School For Inquiry And Social Justice part of?
School For Inquiry And Social Justice is part of New York City Geographic District # 8 School District.
In what neighborhood is School For Inquiry And Social Justice located?
School For Inquiry And Social Justice is located in the East Bronx neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 77 other public schools located in East Bronx.
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