Serving 619 students in grades 6-8, Junior High School 118 William W Niles 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 34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority 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: 619 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 53% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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Junior High School 118 William W Niles ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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Junior High School 118 William W Niles's student population of 619 students has declined by 44% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has declined by 29% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
619 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
Students by Grade
Junior High School 118 William W Niles 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 Junior High School 118 William W Niles is 0.61, 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
#2296 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
18%
10%
Hispanic
58%
29%
Black
17%
16%
White
4%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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Junior High School 118 William W Niles is ranked #2296 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 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 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Junior High School 118 William W Niles?
619 students attend Junior High School 118 William W Niles.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Junior High School 118 William W Niles students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Asian, 17% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Junior High School 118 William W Niles?
Junior High School 118 William W Niles has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Junior High School 118 William W Niles offer ?
Junior High School 118 William W Niles offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Junior High School 118 William W Niles part of?
Junior High School 118 William W Niles is part of New York City Geographic District #10 School District.
In what neighborhood is Junior High School 118 William W Niles located?
Junior High School 118 William W Niles is located in the West Bronx neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 61 other public schools located in West Bronx.
School Reviews麻豆果冻传媒>5 4/14/2014This school is one of the best school that I ever attend. The staff are caring and will push the students. Many of the alumni go on to some of the best high schools and colleges.Review Junior High School 118 William W Niles. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
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This school is one of the best school that I ever attend. The staff are caring and will push the students. Many of the alumni go on to some of the best high schools and colleges.
Review Junior High School 118 William W Niles. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
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