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Junior High School 123 James M Kiernan

1025 Morrison Ave
Bronx, NY 10472
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 530 students in grades 6-8, Junior High School 123 James M Kiernan 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 11% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than 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 (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 530 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in NY
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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Junior High School 123 James M Kiernan ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Junior High School 123 James M Kiernan's student population of 530 students has grown by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has grown by 60% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
530 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
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Students by Grade
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Junior High School 123 James M Kiernan 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 123 James M Kiernan is 0.39, 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.
This School
State Level (NY)
#3834 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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11%
46%
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34%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Junior High School 123 James M Kiernan and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
4%
10%
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Hispanic
77%
29%
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Black
15%
16%
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White
1%
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.39
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Junior High School 123 James M Kiernan and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Junior High School 123 James M Kiernan's ranking?
Junior High School 123 James M Kiernan is ranked #3834 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Junior High School 123 James M Kiernan often compared to?
Junior High School 123 James M Kiernanis often viewed alongside schools like Pugsley Preparatory Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Junior High School 123 James M Kiernan?
530 students attend Junior High School 123 James M Kiernan.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Junior High School 123 James M Kiernan students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Junior High School 123 James M Kiernan?
Junior High School 123 James M Kiernan has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Junior High School 123 James M Kiernan offer ?
Junior High School 123 James M Kiernan offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Junior High School 123 James M Kiernan part of?
Junior High School 123 James M Kiernan is part of New York City Geographic District # 8 School District.
In what neighborhood is Junior High School 123 James M Kiernan located?
Junior High School 123 James M Kiernan is located in the East Bronx neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 77 other public schools located in East Bronx.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 530 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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