Serving 472 students in grades 6-8, Thomas C Giordano Middle School 45 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 9% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (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 98% 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: 472 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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Thomas C Giordano Middle School 45 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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Thomas C Giordano Middle School 45's student population of 472 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
472 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
Thomas C Giordano Middle School 45 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 Thomas C Giordano Middle School 45 is 0.37, 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
#3667 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
78%
29%
Black
17%
16%
White
2%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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Thomas C Giordano Middle School 45 is ranked #3667 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?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Thomas C Giordano Middle School 45?
472 students attend Thomas C Giordano Middle School 45.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Thomas C Giordano Middle School 45 students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thomas C Giordano Middle School 45?
Thomas C Giordano Middle School 45 has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Thomas C Giordano Middle School 45 offer ?
Thomas C Giordano Middle School 45 offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Thomas C Giordano Middle School 45 part of?
Thomas C Giordano Middle School 45 is part of New York City Geographic District #10 School District.
In what neighborhood is Thomas C Giordano Middle School 45 located?
Thomas C Giordano Middle School 45 is located in the Belmont neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 19 other public schools located in Belmont.
School Reviews麻豆果冻传媒>5 7/25/2022loved the school, Ms. M walker, music-John Burrel principal, Mr. Serpone guidance, Ms. Farkas, Ms. Rubib, The Giordano brothers, Ms. Constanzo, Ms. Sperber, Ms. Starr, and the rest of the staff was great in helping this little English-speaking person achieve all my academic achievements I have earned all- that I have today.5 2/28/2012i would love to stop bye an see my old school..i know most of my teacher are gone..still 45 lives in my heart the best years of my life where spent there..mrs minsky,mr turner,mr himburger,mr shimbal the boys dean at that time..i could go on..those were the ones that change me and made me see life for what it is..what i put in to it..Review Thomas C Giordano Middle School 45. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
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loved the school, Ms. M walker, music-John Burrel principal, Mr. Serpone guidance, Ms. Farkas, Ms. Rubib, The Giordano brothers, Ms. Constanzo, Ms. Sperber, Ms. Starr, and the rest of the staff was great in helping this little English-speaking person achieve all my academic achievements I have earned all- that I have today.
i would love to stop bye an see my old school..i know most of my teacher are gone..still 45 lives in my heart the best years of my life where spent there..mrs minsky,mr turner,mr himburger,mr shimbal the boys dean at that time..i could go on..those were the ones that change me and made me see life for what it is..what i put in to it..
Review Thomas C Giordano Middle School 45. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
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