At a glance
Reported students
320
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
36
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
8.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York middle enrollment
33rd percentile
Compared with 789 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
346.5
IS 117 Joseph H Wade: 320 reported students.
State peer staffing position
23rd percentile
8.9:1 reported; state peer median 10.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about IS 117 Joseph H Wade
IS 117 Joseph H Wade is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Bronx. It is one of 68 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District # 9. NCES reports 320 students for 2024–25.
Among 789 middle schools in New York with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 447 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 33rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 8.9:1, below the New York median of 10.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (78.1%) and Black (19.1%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking IS 117 Joseph H Wade
- 1How do the reported 8.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 36 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 98.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White1.3%
- Hispanic78.1%
- Black19.1%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Other schools in New York City Geographic District # 9
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Science and Technology Academy: a Mott Hall School
Middle · Grades 06–08
336 reported students
IS 303 Leadership & Community Service
Middle · Grades 06–08
291 reported students
Mott Hall III
Middle · Grades 06–08
270 reported students
JHS 22 Jordan L Mott
Middle · Grades 06–08
262 reported students
Highbridge Green School (The)
Middle · Grades 06–08
383 reported students
IS 219 New Venture School
Middle · Grades 06–08
248 reported students
Public schools near IS 117 Joseph H Wade
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bronx School of Young Leaders (The) Middle · New York City Geographic District #10 | 06–08 | 342 | 0.2 mi |
| IS 303 Leadership & Community Service Middle · New York City Geographic District # 9 | 06–08 | 291 | 0.4 mi |
| IS 232 Middle · New York City Geographic District # 9 | 06–08 | 248 | 0.4 mi |
| MS 390 Middle · New York City Geographic District #10 | 06–08 | 311 | 0.5 mi |
| Creston Academy Middle · New York City Geographic District #10 | 06–08 | 418 | 0.5 mi |
| IS 313 School of Leadership Development Middle · New York City Geographic District # 9 | 06–08 | 99 | 0.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about IS 117 Joseph H Wade
What grades does IS 117 Joseph H Wade serve?
IS 117 Joseph H Wade reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in New York City Geographic District # 9.
How many students attend IS 117 Joseph H Wade?
IS 117 Joseph H Wade reported 320 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 33rd percentile among 789 New York middle schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at IS 117 Joseph H Wade?
The calculated ratio is 8.9:1, based on 320 students and 36 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New York median for the same school level is 10.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is IS 117 Joseph H Wade a public, charter, or magnet school?
IS 117 Joseph H Wade is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New York City Geographic District # 9 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of IS 117 Joseph H Wade students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
98.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is IS 117 Joseph H Wade in?
IS 117 Joseph H Wade is part of New York City Geographic District # 9, based in Bronx, NY, which operates 68 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near IS 117 Joseph H Wade?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Bronx School of Young Leaders (The) (0.2 mi), IS 303 Leadership & Community Service (0.4 mi), IS 232 (0.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.