Junior High School 258 David Ruggles serves 274 students in grades 7-9.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-9
Total Students
274 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
6%
10%
Hispanic
12%
30%
Black
78%
16%
White
2%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Junior High School 258 David Ruggles?
274 students attend Junior High School 258 David Ruggles.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Junior High School 258 David Ruggles students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Junior High School 258 David Ruggles?
Junior High School 258 David Ruggles has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Junior High School 258 David Ruggles offer ?
Junior High School 258 David Ruggles offers enrollment in grades 7-9
What school district is Junior High School 258 David Ruggles part of?
Junior High School 258 David Ruggles is part of New York City Geographic District #13 School District.
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