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Junior High School 54 Booker T Washington

Public Grades 6-8

78^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,500 New York Middle Schools

Better than 95% of New York middle schools

Summary

Junior High School 54 Booker T Washington is a highly-performing public middle school in New York City's District 3, serving 710 students with a diverse student population.

The school consistently ranks among the top middle schools in New York state, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Its academic performance is exceptional, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math significantly higher than the district and state averages. For example, in 6th grade ELA, the school's proficiency rate was 83.27%, compared to 66.01% for the district and 50.86% for the state. The school also excels in Regents exam performance, with a 93.69% proficiency rate in Algebra I, far exceeding the district and state averages.

When compared to nearby schools within the same district, such as Lafayette Academy and Community Action School-Middle School 258, Junior High School 54 Booker T Washington stands out as a top performer. The school's consistent high performance and focus on equity and inclusion make it a standout institution within the New York City public school system.

720

Students ?

13.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$26,285

Per pupil spending ?

23.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

103 W 107th St
New York, NY 10025-3115

(212) 678-2861

District: New York City Geographic District # 3

Racial breakdown:

White:

46.4%

Hispanic:

20.4%

Asian:

12.5%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 80th percentile in 2015 → 95th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the New York average (87% vs 52% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 5% of New York middle schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 15 percentile points since 2015

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!Science scores 44 pts below the New York average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school87%

District avg59%

New York avg52%

78^th of 1,500

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From top 20% (2015) to top 5% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 8Middle Schools in the New York City Geographic District # 3

507^th of 874New York City Geographic District # 3 among New York districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	94.1	78 of 1500	94.8%	★★★★★
2024	93.2	95 of 1504	93.7%	★★★★★
2023	91.5	110 of 1500	92.7%	★★★★★
2022	92.9	85 of 1479	94.3%	★★★★★
2021	98.0	16 of 1242	98.7%	★★★★★
2019	97.9	36 of 1439	97.5%	★★★★★
2018	97.2	33 of 1438	97.7%	★★★★★
2017	97.6	34 of 1455	97.7%	★★★★★
2016	80.9	205 of 1429	85.7%	★★★★☆
2015	74.1	283 of 1407	79.9%	★★★★☆
2014	73.4	281 of 1401	79.9%	★★★★☆
2013	87.6	128 of 1373	90.7%	★★★★★
2012	78.8	268 of 1337	80.0%	★★★★☆
2011	77.6	291 of 1295	77.5%	★★★★☆
2010	75.9	300 of 1243	75.9%	★★★★☆
2009	60.2	648 of 1224	47.1%	★★☆☆☆
2008	57.3	647 of 1185	45.4%	★★☆☆☆
2007	57.4	579 of 1123	48.4%	★★☆☆☆
2006	57.0	551 of 1095	49.7%	★★☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	55.4	260 of 676	61.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	51.9	291 of 705	58.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	42.7	389 of 706	44.9%	★★☆☆☆
2018	83.7	82 of 663	87.6%	★★★★☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	83.3	44 of 406	89.2%	★★★★☆
2024	85.4	31 of 396	92.2%	★★★★★
2023	84.0	43 of 388	88.9%	★★★★☆
2022	87.2	29 of 381	92.4%	★★★★★
2021	88.8	10 of 236	95.8%	★★★★★
2019	93.2	3 of 369	99.2%	★★★★★
2018	91.7	8 of 374	97.9%	★★★★★

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2022	52.8	189 of 581	67.5%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	93.6	71 of 1457	95.1%	★★★★★
2024	89.2	126 of 1465	91.4%	★★★★★
2023	90.8	104 of 1463	92.9%	★★★★★
2022	89.9	97 of 1454	93.3%	★★★★★
2021	96.6	16 of 1066	98.5%	★★★★★
2019	98.2	22 of 1370	98.4%	★★★★★
2018	96.4	37 of 1353	97.3%	★★★★★

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	88.2	74 of 965	92.3%	★★★★★
2024	85.3	93 of 953	90.2%	★★★★★
2023	71.4	208 of 943	77.9%	★★★★☆
2022	74.2	153 of 914	83.3%	★★★★☆
2021	93.2	14 of 449	96.9%	★★★★★
2019	89.2	56 of 826	93.2%	★★★★★
2018	90.7	46 of 810	94.3%	★★★★★

Homeless

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	63.4	164 of 603	72.8%	★★★★☆
2024	71.5	98 of 594	83.5%	★★★★☆
2023	60.3	151 of 543	72.2%	★★★★☆
2022	60.0	136 of 487	72.1%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	75.0	245 of 1283	80.9%	★★★★☆
2024	74.4	240 of 1296	81.5%	★★★★☆
2023	65.3	340 of 1288	73.6%	★★★★☆
2022	68.0	287 of 1306	78.0%	★★★★☆
2021	94.9	32 of 935	96.6%	★★★★★
2019	89.2	103 of 1241	91.7%	★★★★★
2018	85.0	123 of 1245	90.1%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	95.3	58 of 1455	96.0%	★★★★★
2024	91.4	107 of 1464	92.7%	★★★★★
2023	90.3	112 of 1464	92.3%	★★★★★
2022	94.0	70 of 1455	95.2%	★★★★★
2021	98.2	12 of 1071	98.9%	★★★★★
2019	96.4	48 of 1366	96.5%	★★★★★
2018	97.2	32 of 1352	97.6%	★★★★★

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	91.5	11 of 235	95.3%	★★★★★
2024	93.7	9 of 220	95.9%	★★★★★
2023	93.7	5 of 208	97.6%	★★★★★
2021	93.3	5 of 95	94.7%	★★★★★
2018	93.9	5 of 107	95.3%	★★★★★

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	80.9	140 of 1298	89.2%	★★★★☆
2024	85.8	92 of 1303	92.9%	★★★★★
2023	80.4	127 of 1307	90.3%	★★★★★
2022	86.7	67 of 1283	94.8%	★★★★★
2021	98.8	3 of 522	99.4%	★★★★★
2019	89.7	54 of 1139	95.3%	★★★★★
2018	89.3	46 of 1170	96.1%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	94.3	20 of 775	97.4%	★★★★★
2024	95.8	11 of 778	98.6%	★★★★★
2023	96.3	10 of 772	98.7%	★★★★★
2022	96.9	14 of 748	98.1%	★★★★★
2021	96.8	7 of 614	98.9%	★★★★★
2019	98.0	9 of 716	98.7%	★★★★★
2018	97.7	11 of 763	98.6%	★★★★★

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

White (2025)97th percentile+3 vs school

Male (2025)96th percentile~ school

Multi-racial (2025)95th percentile~ school

Female (2025)95th percentile~ school

Hispanic (2025)92nd percentile~ school

Special Education (2025)89th percentile-6 vs school

Asian (2025)89th percentile-6 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)81st percentile-14 vs school

Homeless (2025)73rd percentile-22 vs school

English Language Learner (2022)67th percentile-27 vs school

African American (2025)62nd percentile-33 vs school

By subject vs New York (2024-2025) ?

Algebra I94%+38 vs state

Earth and Space Sciences90%+34 vs state

Math86%+34 vs state

English Language Arts84%+33 vs state

Science0%-44 vs state

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by a parent
Wednesday, September 29, 2021

Excellent school. The principal sets a high bar to every student. Her great leadership reflected in the strong school community and excellent student performance. The teachers are passionate and knowledgeable. They work extra hours to help students. The staff and PTA are very helpful. It is a great school. Close Quote

by a parent
Monday, August 3, 2020

The principal is awful. She puts her hands on students, inappropriate to her responsibilities. She should never drag a 13-year old out of a room. Awful. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Regents Chemistry (2025)	Regents Common Core Algebra II (2025)	Regents Common Core English Language Arts (2025)	Regents Global History and Geography (2025)	Regents Living Environment (2025)	Regents U.S. History and Government (2025)	Regents Algebra I (2025)	Regents Life Science Biology (2025)	Regents Geometry (2025)	Regents Earth and Space Sciences (2025)	NY State Assessments English Language Arts (2025)				NY State Assessments Math (2025)				NY State Assessments Science (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Regents Chemistry End of Course	Regents Common Core Algebra II End of Course	Regents Common Core English Language Arts End of Course	Regents Global History and Geography End of Course	Regents Living Environment End of Course	Regents U.S. History and Government End of Course	Regents Algebra I End of Course	Regents Life Science Biology End of Course	Regents Geometry End of Course	Regents Earth and Space Sciences End of Course	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 5th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 6th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 7th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 8th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 5th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 6th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 7th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 8th Grade	NY State Assessments Science 5th Grade	NY State Assessments Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Junior High School 54 Booker T Washington	Public	6-8	103 W 107th St	New York	10025	New York County	New York City Geographic District # 3	No	No	No	No	(212) 678-2861	720	52	13.7	23.8%	334 (46.4%)	60 (8.3%)	147 (20.4%)	90 (12.5%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	83 (11.5%)	94.1	78^th of 1500 public middle schools	94.8%		93.2	95^th of 1504 public middle schools	93.7%	17							93.7			90.4		83.3	85.2	84.7		84.5	91.4	0.0		0.0	$26,285	$1,584	$24,701
West Prep Academy	Public, Magnet	6-8	220 W 108th St	New York	10025	New York County	New York City Geographic District # 3	No	Yes	No	Yes	(212) 280-8502	158	22	7.1	85.4%	11 (7.0%)	52 (32.9%)	85 (53.8%)	4 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.3%)	4 (2.5%)	23.2	1261^st of 1500 public middle schools	15.9%		37.8	959^th of 1504 public middle schools	36.2%	302						26.9	40.4	19.2				50.0	30.8	43.6		17.9	25.6				$50,388	$3,243	$47,145
Mott Hall II	Public	6-8	234 W 109th St	New York	10025	New York County	New York City Geographic District # 3	No	No	No	No	(212) 678-2960	347	32	10.7	77.5%	46 (13.3%)	124 (35.7%)	154 (44.4%)	11 (3.2%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.6%)	39.4	922^nd of 1500 public middle schools	38.5%		50.8	698^th of 1504 public middle schools	53.6%	224						90.9	55.3	53.2				40.5	48.2	58.3		18.8	47.1				$31,488	$2,534	$28,954
KIPP Beyond Charter School	Public, Charter	6-10	533 W 121st St	New York	10027	New York County	KIPP Beyond Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(646) 361-6734	548	162	3.3	79.6%	14 (2.6%)	290 (52.9%)	225 (41.1%)	4 (0.7%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.2%)	92.8	94^th of 1500 public middle schools	93.7%		91.5	117^th of 1504 public middle schools	92.2%	23	78.3	90.8	86.3	75.0	75.0	83.1	82.4	100.0	90.9			76.9	74.2	76.5		90.9	93.8			73.7	$21,345	$21,345	$00
Lafayette Academy	Public	6-8	154 W 93rd St	New York	10025	New York County	New York City Geographic District # 3	No	No	No	Yes	(212) 222-2857	194	27	7.1	58.8%	65 (33.5%)	41 (21.1%)	72 (37.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (8.2%)	86	174^th of 1500 public middle schools	88.4%		74.5	304^th of 1504 public middle schools	79.8%	130							81.0	76.5				76.0	82.4	71.4		74.1	66.7	71.4			$44,544	$2,983	$41,561
Community Action School-Middle School 258	Public	6-8	154 W 93rd St	New York	10025	New York County	New York City Geographic District # 3	No	No	No	Yes	(212) 678-5888	139	20	6.9	95.0%	6 (4.3%)	37 (26.6%)	93 (66.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.4%)	33.4	1038^th of 1500 public middle schools	30.8%		39.3	928^th of 1504 public middle schools	38.3%	110							47.6	21.1				18.2	54.3	41.2		15.0	51.6				$49,979	$4,035	$45,945
Urban Assembly Academy For Future Leaders	Public	6-8	509 W 129th St	New York	10027	New York County	New York City Geographic District # 5	No	No	No	Yes	(212) 543-4960	84	14	6.1	96.4%	4 (4.8%)	36 (42.9%)	42 (50.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.2%)	36.4	981^st of 1500 public middle schools	34.6%		36.6	983^rd of 1504 public middle schools	34.6%	2			75.0				15.0	10.0				45.8	59.3	19.1		33.3	48.0	30.0			$68,996	$2,968	$66,028
Seed Harlem	Public	6-8	425 W 130th St	New York	10027	New York County	New York City Geographic District # 5	No	No	No	Yes	(332) 456-1415	66	15	4.4	89.4%	1 (1.5%)	29 (43.9%)	32 (48.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.5%)	8.9	1438^th of 1500 public middle schools	4.1%		7.7	1460^th of 1504 public middle schools	2.9%	22							3.3	8.0				37.5	17.7	28.0		20.0	5.3				$76,886	$4,356	$72,530
Middle School 243 Center School	Public	5-8	100 W 84th St	New York	10024	New York County	New York City Geographic District # 3	No	No	No	No	(212) 799-1477	246	20	12.5	21.5%	137 (55.7%)	27 (11.0%)	40 (16.3%)	19 (7.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	22 (8.9%)	91.8	106^th of 1500 public middle schools	92.9%		94.6	79^th of 1504 public middle schools	94.7%	27							98.2				86.4	85.7	90.9	82.1	75.9	89.1	88.9		80.4	54.6	$28,874	$1,722	$27,152
New Design Middle School	Public	6-8	625 W 133rd St	New York	10031	New York County	New York City Geographic District # 5	No	No	No	Yes	(212) 281-6339	92	18	5.0	98.9%	2 (2.2%)	32 (34.8%)	56 (60.9%)	2 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9.5	1432^nd of 1500 public middle schools	4.5%		8.6	1450^th of 1504 public middle schools	3.6%	18							0.0					38.5	25.0	31.6		0.0	3.7	5.3		21.1	$73,796	$3,524	$70,272

Frequently Asked Questions about Junior High School 54 Booker T Washington

How many students attend Junior High School 54 Booker T Washington?

In the 2024-25 school year, 720 students attended Junior High School 54 Booker T Washington.

What district is Junior High School 54 Booker T Washington in?

New York City Geographic District # 3

What is the racial makeup of Junior High School 54 Booker T Washington?

Students at Junior High School 54 Booker T Washington are 46% White, 20% Hispanic, 13% Asian, 12% Two or more races, 8% African American.

Is Junior High School 54 Booker T Washington a good school?

Yes. Junior High School 54 Booker T Washington ranks in the top 5.2% of New York middle schools.

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