James Weldon Johnson School
New York, NY · Middle School · Grades -1-8
About This School
James Weldon Johnson School is a middle school located in New York, New York. The school serves 526 students in grades -1-8. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.3:1.
According to EDFacts assessment data, 37% of students meet grade-level proficiency standards in combined math and reading.
91% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating the school serves a predominantly low-income community.
James Weldon Johnson School is part of the New York City Geographic District # 4 in New York. The school receives Title I federal funding.
How This School Compares
James Weldon Johnson School has 526 students enrolled, making it larger than the average school in New York City Geographic District # 4 (373 students). Its 37% proficiency rate is 2 percentage points above the district average of 36%. Compared to the New York state average of 47%, the school performs 9 points lower. With a 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio, it offers smaller class sizes than the national average.
Frequently Asked Questions
James Weldon Johnson School has 526 students enrolled in grades -1-8. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.3:1.
According to EDFacts data, 37% of students at James Weldon Johnson School meet grade-level proficiency standards in combined math and reading assessments.
James Weldon Johnson School is part of the New York City Geographic District # 4 in New York, New York. You can view all schools in this district on the district page.
All data on this page comes from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and EDFacts assessment results. These are official federal datasets published by the U.S. Department of Education.
School profiles are built from NCES directory data and EDFacts assessment results. Proficiency rates reflect combined math and reading performance. Graduation rates are reported for high schools with available data.