Average
#3370 of 4,742 schools in NY
Is 117 Joseph H Wade
Middle School · NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 9
1865 MORRIS AVE, Bronx, NY 10453
Enrollment
334
Student-Teacher
9.8:1
Score
5.2
Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
334
Student-Teacher
9.8:1
Score
5.2
Grades
6th – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#3,370 of 4,742
In Bronx
#270 of 452
public schools
In district
#47 of 69
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 9
Academic growth
7.8 / 10
Very Good
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Is 117 Joseph H Wade
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About Is 117 Joseph H Wade
Is 117 Joseph H Wade is a public middle school in Bronx, NY, part of NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 9. Is 117 Joseph H Wade serves approximately 334 students, and covers grades 6th-8th, and has a 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Is 117 Joseph H Wade has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #3,370 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Structured state assessment records for Is 117 Joseph H Wade show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 5.2 · Average
- District avg 5.8
- NY avg 6.1
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Is 117 Joseph H Wade sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
At 9.8:1 students to teachers, Is 117 Joseph H Wade sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
59% of students at Is 117 Joseph H Wade were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Is 117 Joseph H Wade — Students at Is 117 Joseph H Wade score 19% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
97.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 34 test records from NY state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 7.8/10.
How Is 117 Joseph H Wade Compares
See how Is 117 Joseph H Wade performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
1865 MORRIS AVE, Bronx, NY 10453
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Is 117 Joseph H Wade may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. CRESTON ACADEMY (rated 6.9/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is BRONX SCHOOL OF YOUNG LEADERS (THE) (rated 6.6/10, 0.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, MS 390 (rated 6.2/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Bronx, see our Bronx schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 0.5 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| YOUNG WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP SCHOOL OF THE BRONX Bronx | 0.0 mi | 8.2 |
| PS 236 LANGSTON HUGHES Bronx | 0.1 mi | 8.1 |
| ST MARGARET MARY SCHOOL Bronx | 0.1 mi | 5.7 |
| PS 306 Bronx | 0.2 mi | 5.3 |
| BRONX SCHOOL OF YOUNG LEADERS (THE) Bronx | 0.2 mi | 6.6 |
| PS 70 MAX SCHOENFELD Bronx | 0.3 mi | 5.0 |
| PS 28 MOUNT HOPE Bronx | 0.3 mi | 4.5 |
| CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL FOR LAW AND SOCIAL JUSTICE Bronx | 0.4 mi | 4.7 |
| PS 170 Bronx | 0.4 mi | 5.0 |
| PS 204 MORRIS HEIGHTS Bronx | 0.4 mi | 7.5 |
| IS 303 LEADERSHIP & COMMUNITY SERVICE Bronx | 0.4 mi | 5.4 |
| IS 232 Bronx | 0.4 mi | 6.0 |
| ACADEMY FOR LANGUAGE AND TECHNOLOGY Bronx | 0.4 mi | 8.0 |
| PS 279 CAPT MANUEL RIVERA JR Bronx | 0.5 mi | 6.6 |
| PS 396 Bronx | 0.5 mi | 4.0 |
| MS 390 Bronx | 0.5 mi | 6.2 |
| BRONX LEADERSHIP ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL Bronx | 0.5 mi | 6.0 |
| SCHOOL FOR ENVIRONMENTAL CITIZENSHIP Bronx | 0.5 mi | 4.1 |
| ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FOR MATH SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Bronx | 0.5 mi | 3.9 |
| CRESTON ACADEMY Bronx | 0.5 mi | 6.9 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 10453 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$35,482
Median Home Value
$580,100
Median Rent
$1,393/mo
Population
78,270
College Educated
14.5%
Homeownership
4.9%
Avg Commute
42.9 min
Poverty Rate
33.7%
Median Age
34.7
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| HOWARD T HERBER MIDDLE SCHOOL Malverne, NY | 5.2 |
| IS 219 NEW VENTURE SCHOOL Bronx, NY | 5.2 |
| JHS 22 JORDAN L MOTT Bronx, NY | 5.2 |
| MARCUS WHITMAN MIDDLE SCHOOL Rushville, NY | 5.2 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Is 117 Joseph H Wade
What grades does Is 117 Joseph H Wade serve?
Is 117 Joseph H Wade serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Is 117 Joseph H Wade?
Is 117 Joseph H Wade has an enrollment of approximately 334 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Is 117 Joseph H Wade?
The student-teacher ratio at Is 117 Joseph H Wade is 9.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Is 117 Joseph H Wade rank in NY?
Is 117 Joseph H Wade ranks #3,370 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Is 117 Joseph H Wade's MySchoolScout rating?
Is 117 Joseph H Wade has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Is 117 Joseph H Wade?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Is 117 Joseph H Wade has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Is 117 Joseph H Wade a charter school?
No, Is 117 Joseph H Wade is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Is 117 Joseph H Wade a Title I school?
No, Is 117 Joseph H Wade is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Is 117 Joseph H Wade?
97.6% of students at Is 117 Joseph H Wade qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 334
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 97.6%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Bronx County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 59.3%
- Phone
- (718) 583-7750
Resources & Links
District
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 9- District Enrollment
- 26,766
- Schools in District
- 69
- District Rank
- #47 of 69
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