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Junior High School 127 Castle Hill

1560 Purdy St
Bronx, NY 10462
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 815 students in grades 6-8, Junior High School 127 Castle Hill 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 28% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic and 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: 815 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50% in NY
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 47% (Top 50%)
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Junior High School 127 Castle Hill ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Junior High School 127 Castle Hill's student population of 815 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 68 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
815 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Junior High School 127 Castle Hill 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 127 Castle Hill is 0.68, 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)
#2767 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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28%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Junior High School 127 Castle Hill and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
47%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Junior High School 127 Castle Hill 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.
41%
78%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Junior High School 127 Castle Hill and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
31%
10%
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Hispanic
42%
29%
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Black
22%
16%
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White
3%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Junior High School 127 Castle Hill and the percentage of White public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New York.
0.68
This chart displays the diversity score of Junior High School 127 Castle Hill and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Junior High School 127 Castle Hill and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Junior High School 127 Castle Hill and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 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 127 Castle Hill's ranking?
Junior High School 127 Castle Hill is ranked #2767 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Junior High School 127 Castle Hill often compared to?
Junior High School 127 Castle Hillis often viewed alongside schools like Ps/ms 194, Middle School 101 Edward R Byrne by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Junior High School 127 Castle Hill?
815 students attend Junior High School 127 Castle Hill.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Junior High School 127 Castle Hill students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Asian, 22% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Junior High School 127 Castle Hill?
Junior High School 127 Castle Hill has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Junior High School 127 Castle Hill offer ?
Junior High School 127 Castle Hill offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Junior High School 127 Castle Hill part of?
Junior High School 127 Castle Hill is part of New York City Geographic District #11 School District.
In what neighborhood is Junior High School 127 Castle Hill located?
Junior High School 127 Castle Hill is located in the Parkchester neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 3 other public schools located in Parkchester.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 815 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 47% (Top 50%)
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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