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#2191 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 46% in state

Jhs 118 William W Niles

Middle School · New York City Geographic District #10 · Bronx, NY

A New York City Geographic District #10 middle school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.

577 E 179TH ST, Bronx, NY 10457

  • Math 33% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 54% proficient (2022)
  • 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.6Very Good40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.54 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics6.9Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency33.3% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency53.8% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-6.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-9 pts
Overall Proficiency44% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)36% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+7.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile55th
Resources & Environment3.7Needs Improvement25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.4:1
Chronic Absenteeism58.3%

Students at Jhs 118 William W Niles score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency33%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency54%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 27 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 44% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
78%
ELA
63%
2010
Math
62%
ELA
46%
2011
Math
64%
ELA
51%
2012
Math
31%
ELA
32%
2013
Math
32%
ELA
28%
2014
Math
31%
ELA
29%
2015
Math
37%
ELA
39%
2016
Math
33%
ELA
42%
2017
Math
35%
ELA
50%
2018
Math
41%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
41%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
47%
ELA
77%
2021*
Math
46%
ELA
74%
2022
Math
33%
ELA
54%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 34 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

95.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Jhs 118 William W Niles sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 93Walker's Paradise
  • Transit 97Rider’s Paradise
  • Bike 73Very Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$44,911

Median home value

$336,900

Median rent

$1,400/mo

College educated

14.9%

Homeownership

6.2%

Poverty rate

34.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10457; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Frederick Douglass Academy V Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.96–80.2 mi182Compare →
Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy IIIEnrollment path unverified5.46–80.4 mi251Compare →
MS 129 Academy for Independent Learning and LeadershipEnrollment path unverified5.76–80.4 mi245Compare →
Angelo Patri Middle School (the)Enrollment path unverified5.86–80.5 mi351Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

New York City Geographic District #10

Schools in district
83
Rank in district
#25 of 83
District spending per student
The source marked this value as not applicable.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

Jhs 118 William W Niles is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #10; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Jhs 118 William W Niles

Jhs 118 William W Niles is a public middle school in Bronx, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #10, serving approximately 506 students in grades 6th-8th with a 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,191 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Jhs 118 William W Niles

What grades does Jhs 118 William W Niles serve?

Jhs 118 William W Niles serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Jhs 118 William W Niles?

Jhs 118 William W Niles has an enrollment of approximately 506 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Jhs 118 William W Niles?

The student-teacher ratio at Jhs 118 William W Niles is 9.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Jhs 118 William W Niles rank in NY?

Jhs 118 William W Niles ranks #2,191 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Jhs 118 William W Niles's MySchoolScout rating?

Jhs 118 William W Niles has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Jhs 118 William W Niles?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Jhs 118 William W Niles has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Jhs 118 William W Niles a charter school?

No, Jhs 118 William W Niles is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Jhs 118 William W Niles a Title I school?

No, Jhs 118 William W Niles is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jhs 118 William W Niles?

95.1% of students at Jhs 118 William W Niles qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
506
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
54
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Bronx County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
58.3%
Area population (ZIP 10457)
79,375
Area average commute
44.6 min
Area median age
31.8
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 10457; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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