M.S. 142 Stranahan Community School serves 889 students in grades 5-8.
Minority enrollment was 90% 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 5-8
Total Students
889 students
Total Classroom Teachers (01-02)
5 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
10%
Hispanic
60%
30%
Black
26%
15%
White
10%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (01-02)
93%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (01-02)
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
New York City Chancellor's Office School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend M.S. 142 Stranahan Community School?
889 students attend M.S. 142 Stranahan Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of M.S. 142 Stranahan Community School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 10% of students are White, and 4% of students are Asian.
What grades does M.S. 142 Stranahan Community School offer ?
M.S. 142 Stranahan Community School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is M.S. 142 Stranahan Community School part of?
M.S. 142 Stranahan Community School is part of New York City Chancellor's Office School District.
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