Junior High School 98 Herman Ridder

Junior High School 98 Herman Ridder is a public middle school located in the Bronx, New York, serving grades 6-8 with a student population of 109. The school is part of the New York City Geographic District #12, which is ranked 771 out of 865 districts in New York and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite the school's high per-student spending of $37,360 in 2022-2023, which is significantly above the district and state averages, Junior High School 98 Herman Ridder has consistently ranked in the bottom 20% of New York middle schools over the past decade, with proficiency rates in ELA and Math around 30% compared to 35-50% for the district and state. The school's performance is particularly low for certain student subgroups, such as male students, African American students, and students with disabilities, who rank in the bottom 10-20% of New York middle schools. In contrast, the school's English Language Learner (ELL) and homeless student subgroups perform relatively better, ranking in the top 40-50% of New York middle schools.

When compared to nearby schools within the same district, Junior High School 98 Herman Ridder generally performs worse, with lower proficiency rates and rankings. However, some nearby schools, such as Emolior Academy and Middle School 129 Academy For Independent Learning And Leadership, demonstrate relatively stronger academic performance, suggesting the potential for improvement at Junior High School 98 Herman Ridder.