Serving 724 students in grades 6-8, Junior High School 54 Booker T Washington ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 724 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 74% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 82% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 87% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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Junior High School 54 Booker T Washington ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
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Junior High School 54 Booker T Washington's student population of 724 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
724 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Students by Grade
Junior High School 54 Booker T Washington ranks within the top 20% 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 54 Booker T Washington is 0.72, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#522 out of 4377 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
12%
10%
Hispanic
22%
29%
Black
10%
16%
White
45%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
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 54 Booker T Washington is ranked #522 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Junior High School 54 Booker T Washington often compared to?
Junior High School 54 Booker T Washingtonis often viewed alongside schools like Mott Hall Ii by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 82% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Junior High School 54 Booker T Washington?
724 students attend Junior High School 54 Booker T Washington.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Junior High School 54 Booker T Washington students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Junior High School 54 Booker T Washington?
Junior High School 54 Booker T Washington has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Junior High School 54 Booker T Washington offer ?
Junior High School 54 Booker T Washington offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Junior High School 54 Booker T Washington part of?
Junior High School 54 Booker T Washington is part of New York City Geographic District # 3 School District.
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