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#2018 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 43% in state

Jhs 162 Willoughby (the)

Middle School · New York City Geographic District #32 · Brooklyn, NY

A New York City Geographic District #32 middle school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1390 WILLOUGHBY AVE, Brooklyn, NY 11237

  • Math 20% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 29% proficient (2022)
  • 8.2:1 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 Data12
Annual Change-0.53 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics4.2Below Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency20.4% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency28.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency24% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)37% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-12.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile23th
Resources & Environment8.4Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio8.2:1
Chronic Absenteeism20.1%

Students at Jhs 162 Willoughby (the) score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency20%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency29%(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 25% recently.

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
64%
ELA
39%
2010
Math
33%
ELA
15%
2011
Math
38%
ELA
23%
2012
Math
8%
ELA
11%
2013
Math
17%
ELA
12%
2014
Math
11%
ELA
11%
2015
Math
10%
ELA
18%
2016
Math
10%
ELA
17%
2017
Math
23%
ELA
28%
2018
Math
26%
ELA
32%
2019
Math
26%
ELA
32%
2022
Math
20%
ELA
29%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 22% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

Based on 24 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

94.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Jhs 162 Willoughby (the) 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 96Walker's Paradise
  • Transit 94Rider’s Paradise
  • Bike 86Very Bikeable

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

Median income

$82,570

Median home value

$1,063,700

Median rent

$2,109/mo

College educated

41.4%

Homeownership

11.3%

Poverty rate

20.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11237; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Is 347 School of HumanitiesEnrollment path unverified4.06–80.6 mi228Compare →
Is 349 Math Science and TechnologyEnrollment path unverified5.46–80.6 mi196Compare →
Jhs 383 Philippa SchuylerEnrollment path unverified4.85–80.6 mi746Compare →
Jhs 291 Roland HayesEnrollment path unverified4.96–80.8 mi303Compare →

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 #32

Schools in district
27
Rank in district
#7 of 27
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 162 Willoughby (the) is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #32; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Jhs 162 Willoughby (the)

Jhs 162 Willoughby (the) is a public middle school in Brooklyn, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #32, serving approximately 303 students in grades 6th-8th with a 8.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,018 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Jhs 162 Willoughby (the)

What grades does Jhs 162 Willoughby (the) serve?

Jhs 162 Willoughby (the) serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Jhs 162 Willoughby (the)?

Jhs 162 Willoughby (the) has an enrollment of approximately 303 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Jhs 162 Willoughby (the)?

The student-teacher ratio at Jhs 162 Willoughby (the) is 8.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Jhs 162 Willoughby (the) rank in NY?

Jhs 162 Willoughby (the) ranks #2,018 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Jhs 162 Willoughby (the)'s MySchoolScout rating?

Jhs 162 Willoughby (the) has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 162 Willoughby (the)?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Jhs 162 Willoughby (the) has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Jhs 162 Willoughby (the) a charter school?

No, Jhs 162 Willoughby (the) is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Jhs 162 Willoughby (the) a Title I school?

No, Jhs 162 Willoughby (the) is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jhs 162 Willoughby (the)?

94.4% of students at Jhs 162 Willoughby (the) 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
303
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
37
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Kings County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.1%
Phone
(718) 821-4860
Area population (ZIP 11237)
45,233
Area average commute
40.3 min
Area median age
33.3

Official sources & links

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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 11237; 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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