Serving 662 students in grades 6-8, Junior High School 78 Roy H Mann ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 662 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Junior High School 78 Roy H Mann ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
School Overview
Junior High School 78 Roy H Mann's student population of 662 students has grown by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
662 students
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Together We Make A Difference
School Rankings
Junior High School 78 Roy H Mann ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Junior High School 78 Roy H Mann is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2354 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
10%
10%
Hispanic
18%
31%
Black
49%
15%
White
19%
39%
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.2%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Junior High School 78 Roy H Mann's ranking?
Junior High School 78 Roy H Mann is ranked #2354 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Junior High School 78 Roy H Mann often compared to?
Junior High School 78 Roy H Mannis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 236 Mill Basin by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Junior High School 78 Roy H Mann?
662 students attend Junior High School 78 Roy H Mann.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Junior High School 78 Roy H Mann students are Black, 19% of students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Junior High School 78 Roy H Mann?
Junior High School 78 Roy H Mann has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Junior High School 78 Roy H Mann offer ?
Junior High School 78 Roy H Mann offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Junior High School 78 Roy H Mann part of?
Junior High School 78 Roy H Mann is part of New York City Geographic District #22.
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