Serving 132 students in grades 6-8, Junior High School 151 Lou Gehrig 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 was ≤10% (which was lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-29% (which was lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 was lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
132 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤10%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-29%
62%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
84%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
62%
30%
Black
33%
15%
White
2%
40%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Junior High School 151 Lou Gehrig?
132 students attend Junior High School 151 Lou Gehrig.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Junior High School 151 Lou Gehrig students are Hispanic, 33% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Junior High School 151 Lou Gehrig?
Junior High School 151 Lou Gehrig has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Junior High School 151 Lou Gehrig offer ?
Junior High School 151 Lou Gehrig offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Junior High School 151 Lou Gehrig part of?
Junior High School 151 Lou Gehrig is part of New York City Geographic District # 7.
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