Junior High School 98 Herman Ridder

Summary:

Junior High School 98 Herman Ridder is a small public middle school in the Bronx, New York, serving 109 students in grades 6-8, with a predominantly Hispanic and African American student population.

Despite the school's high spending of $37,360 per student, Junior High School 98 Herman Ridder consistently ranks among the lowest-performing middle schools in New York state, with only 10-27% of students proficient in English Language Arts and Math. The school's academic performance has been declining over the years, and its student-teacher ratio is relatively high at 7.7 students per teacher. Interestingly, the school's English Language Learner students perform better compared to other subgroups, ranking 268 out of 591 middle schools statewide.

In comparison, the nearby middle schools, such as Emolior Academy and Middle School 129 Academy For Independent Learning And Leadership, generally outperform Junior High School 98 Herman Ridder on state assessments and have higher statewide rankings, despite still struggling academically. The high poverty rate of 96.33% at Junior High School 98 Herman Ridder, along with its small size and high spending, suggest the need for a comprehensive review of the school's educational strategies and resource allocation to better support student learning and achievement.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 1619 Boston Rd
       Bronx, NY  10460-4945


(718) 589-8200

District: New York City Geographic District #12

SchoolDigger Rank:
1430th of 1,500 New York Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $37,360 Help


Feeder schools for Junior High School 98 Herman Ridder:

Elementary:    Ps 61 Francisco Oller

Student/teacher ratio:  7.7 Help
Number of students:  109

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
68.8%
African American:
22.9%
Asian:
5.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  96.3% Help


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Compare Details Junior High School 98 Herman Ridder ranks worse than 95.3% of middle schools in New York. It also ranks last among 10 ranked middle schools in the New York City Geographic District #12. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 10.42. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Junior High School 98 Herman Ridder has the smallest middle school student body size in the New York City Geographic District #12. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (68.8%), African American (22.9%), Asian (5.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 96.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Junior High School 98 Herman Ridder is 7.7, which is the 3rd best among 10 middle schools in the New York City Geographic District #12. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Junior High School 98 Herman Ridder is $37,360, which is the highest among 10 middle schools in the New York City Geographic District #12!
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Junior High School 98 Herman Ridder:

SchoolDigger ranks Junior High School 98 Herman Ridder 1430th of 1500 New York public middle schools. (See Junior High School 98 Herman Ridder in the ranking list.)

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New York City Geographic District #12:

SchoolDigger ranks New York City Geographic District #12 789th of 866 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Junior High School 98 Herman Ridder

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Rank History for all students at Junior High School 98 Herman Ridder

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 10.31 989th 1095 9.7%
2007 13.39 977th 1123 13.0%
2008 13.64 1032nd 1185 12.9%
2009 16.95 1055th 1224 13.8%
2010 15.64 1048th 1243 15.7%
2011 12.25 1143rd 1295 11.7%
2012 24.92 1049th 1337 21.5%
2013 16.41 1174th 1373 14.5%
2014 22.90 1100th 1401 21.5%
2015 14.18 1273rd 1407 9.5%
2016 20.26 1196th 1429 16.3%
2017 17.25 1284th 1455 11.8%
2018 12.68 1344th 1438 6.5%
2019 13.88 1323rd 1439 8.1%
2022 9.95 1423rd 1479 3.8%
2023 10.42 1430th 1500 4.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Junior High School 98 Herman Ridder

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.73 284th 503 43.5%
2019 41.91 212th 473 55.2%
2022 37.52 348th 581 40.1%
2023 43.64 268th 591 54.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Junior High School 98 Herman Ridder

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.16 618th 1170 47.2%
2019 31.92 818th 1139 28.2%
2022 22.64 1193rd 1283 7.0%
2023 24.86 1113th 1307 14.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Junior High School 98 Herman Ridder

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.03 1190th 1245 4.4%
2019 22.73 1057th 1241 14.8%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Junior High School 98 Herman Ridder

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.44 400th 457 12.5%
2019 43.17 206th 392 47.4%
2022 22.24 436th 487 10.5%
2023 24.69 455th 543 16.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Junior High School 98 Herman Ridder

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.37 1292nd 1353 4.5%
2019 16.05 1238th 1370 9.6%
2022 12.12 1365th 1454 6.1%
2023 18.54 1290th 1463 11.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Junior High School 98 Herman Ridder

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.24 1255th 1352 7.2%
2019 11.98 1309th 1366 4.2%
2022 9.61 1410th 1455 3.1%
2023 6.97 1442nd 1464 1.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Junior High School 98 Herman Ridder

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.63 522nd 663 21.3%
2019 19.46 585th 653 10.4%
2022 25.78 550th 706 22.1%
2023 19.23 613th 696 11.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Junior High School 98 Herman Ridder

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.67 734th 810 9.4%
2019 20.03 722nd 826 12.6%
2022 13.44 863rd 914 5.6%
2023 15.80 871st 943 7.6%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Reviews:
by a parent
Sunday, June 2, 2019

Open Quote I have two children who attend this school and it has been their worse experience EVER! They have had psychical altercations with other students and the staff does not see this as a big deal. I was only notified ONCE of an altercation involving my eighth grade daughter and had to learn of additional issues from my child herself. The staff ( principal,Dean, etc) are very nonchalant regarding issues involving students. My children are being removed from this unhealthy environment as soon as possible. Please... Send your children elsewhere! Close Quote


by a citizen
Sunday, August 7, 2011

Open Quote I attended Herman Ridder J.H.S.and Graduated in 1941. At that time it was was considered a new School and an experimental school. Things were done there that were not done in the other schools, such as we had departmental. We did not write we were taught and had to manuscript. Every day we had to wear a skirt and white blouse, and the boys had to wear a white shirt. The day we went to the auditorium, which was one day a week, we all had to wear a tie and the color depended on what grade we were in.
In the classroom, in addition to the teacher working with the class we had group study.
I could go on and on, and yes it was a long time ago, but I learnt a lot and still have fond memories. and it also helped me when I went into High School. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Junior High School 98 Herman Ridder

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 1 213 0 345 0 n/a n/a 0 559
1990 2 151 0 324 0 n/a n/a 0 477
1991 4 193 1 380 0 n/a n/a 0 578
1992 5 95 4 132 0 n/a n/a 0 236
1993 5 153 9 130 0 n/a n/a 0 297
1994 83 137 2 259 2 n/a n/a 0 483
1995 8 285 12 479 3 n/a n/a 0 787
1996 8 285 12 479 3 n/a n/a 0 787
1997 8 257 22 460 5 n/a n/a 0 752
1998 6 266 24 432 7 n/a n/a 0 735
1999 5 275 26 453 11 n/a n/a 0 770
2000 4 276 36 461 12 n/a n/a 0 789
2001 6 296 36 481 9 n/a n/a 0 828
2002 3 256 40 470 5 n/a n/a 0 774
2003 3 256 40 470 5 n/a n/a 0 774
2004 2 204 29 384 4 n/a n/a 0 623
2005 3 183 29 377 2 n/a n/a 0 594
2006 3 197 31 377 3 n/a n/a 0 611
2007 1 150 22 302 5 n/a n/a 0 480
2008 4 130 16 294 4 n/a n/a 0 448
2009 3 132 17 272 5 n/a n/a 0 429
2010 4 143 25 283 4 n/a n/a 0 459
2011 4 167 19 272 6 0 0 0 468
2012 6 147 20 240 6 1 1 0 421
2013 3 130 14 228 5 0 0 0 380
2014 3 110 10 189 2 0 0 0 314
2015 5 83 3 173 1 0 0 0 265
2016 4 58 2 131 0 0 0 0 195
2017 2 48 6 149 1 0 0 0 206
2018 4 64 6 160 1 2 0 0 237
2019 3 67 5 177 4 4 1 0 261
2020 3 63 3 171 3 2 1 0 246
2021 3 42 6 130 3 0 1 0 185
2022 2 32 8 102 3 0 1 0 148
2023 1 25 6 75 2 0 0 0 109

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Junior High School 98 Herman Ridder

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 559 53.9 10.3 n/a
1990 477 47.9 9.9 n/a
1991 578 44.0 13.1 n/a
1992 236 8.9 26.5 n/a
1993 297 17.0 17.5 n/a
1994 483 17.0 28.4 n/a
1995 787 43.3 18.2 n/a
1996 787 43.3 18.2 n/a
1997 752 47.1 16.0 79.8
1998 735 42.3 17.4 84.1
1999 770 30.0 25.7 80.3
2000 789 39.2 20.1 81.1
2001 828 49.1 16.9 90.2
2002 774 n/a n/a n/a
2003 774 n/a n/a n/a
2004 623 n/a n/a n/a
2005 594 46.0 12.9 0
2006 611 53.0 11.5 95.1
2007 480 39.5 12.2 77.3
2008 448 33.5 13.4 97.5
2009 429 39.4 10.9 86
2010 459 35.9 12.7 n/a
2011 468 35.7 13.0 87.8
2012 421 31.2 13.4 87.9
2013 380 28.0 13.5 92.9
2014 314 24.4 12.8 93.9
2015 265 21.0 12.6 94
2016 195 21.0 9.2 92.8
2017 206 21.7 9.4 95.1
2018 237 17.0 13.9 95.4
2019 261 20.0 13.0 91.6
2020 246 24.8 9.8 92.7
2021 185 23.7 7.7 97.3
2022 148 17.4 8.4 97.3
2023 109 14.0 7.7 96.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Junior High School 98 Herman Ridder

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 559 53.9 10.3 n/a
1990 477 47.9 9.9 n/a
1991 578 44.0 13.1 n/a
1992 236 8.9 26.5 n/a
1993 297 17.0 17.5 n/a
1994 483 17.0 28.4 n/a
1995 787 43.3 18.2 n/a
1996 787 43.3 18.2 n/a
1997 752 47.1 16.0 79.8
1998 735 42.3 17.4 84.1
1999 770 30.0 25.7 80.3
2000 789 39.2 20.1 81.1
2001 828 49.1 16.9 90.2
2002 774 n/a n/a n/a
2003 774 n/a n/a n/a
2004 623 n/a n/a n/a
2005 594 46.0 12.9 0
2006 611 53.0 11.5 95.1
2007 480 39.5 12.2 77.3
2008 448 33.5 13.4 97.5
2009 429 39.4 10.9 86
2010 459 35.9 12.7 n/a
2011 468 35.7 13.0 87.8
2012 421 31.2 13.4 87.9
2013 380 28.0 13.5 92.9
2014 314 24.4 12.8 93.9
2015 265 21.0 12.6 94
2016 195 21.0 9.2 92.8
2017 206 21.7 9.4 95.1
2018 237 17.0 13.9 95.4
2019 261 20.0 13.0 91.6
2020 246 24.8 9.8 92.7
2021 185 23.7 7.7 97.3
2022 148 17.4 8.4 97.3
2023 109 14.0 7.7 96.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

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YearCompletely Immunized
201596.9%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Junior High School 98 Herman Ridder

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,425 (11.1%) $19,372 (88.9%) $21,797
2020 $2,537 (11.5%) $19,482 (88.5%) $22,019
2021 $5,331 (18.3%) $23,813 (81.7%) $29,144
2022 $6,634 (20.2%) $26,154 (79.8%) $32,788
2023 $5,475 (14.7%) $31,885 (85.3%) $37,360

Data source: New York Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Junior High School 98 Herman Ridder

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1323rd of 1439 Middle schoolsRanks 1430th of 1500 Middle schools
 3.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Junior High School 98 Herman Ridder)1810.5
 7.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New York City Geographic District #12)2527.1
 2.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4745.8
 1.2%
6th Grade Math (Junior High School 98 Herman Ridder)1314.3
 1.3%
   6th Grade Math (New York City Geographic District #12)1820.9
 2.9%
   6th Grade Math (New York)4748.1
 1.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Junior High School 98 Herman Ridder)1017.2
 7.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (New York City Geographic District #12)1929
 10%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4048
 8%
7th Grade Math (Junior High School 98 Herman Ridder)518
 13%
   7th Grade Math (New York City Geographic District #12)1728.3
 11.3%
   7th Grade Math (New York)4451.9
 7.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Junior High School 98 Herman Ridder)2327.8
 4.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (New York City Geographic District #12)2941.1
 12.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4855.2
 7.2%
8th Grade Math (Junior High School 98 Herman Ridder)2121.3
 0.3%
   8th Grade Math (New York City Geographic District #12)2130.2
 9.2%
   8th Grade Math (New York)3340.7
 7.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students261109
 58.2%
African American6725
 62.7%
American Indian42
 50%
Asian56
 20%
Hispanic17775
 57.6%
Pacific Islander40
 100%
White31
 66.7%
Two or More Races10
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients91.6%96.3%
 4.8%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 109 students attended Junior High School 98 Herman Ridder.

Junior High School 98 Herman Ridder ranks in the bottom 4.7% of New York middle schools.

Students at Junior High School 98 Herman Ridder are 69% Hispanic, 23% African American, 6% Asian, 2% American Indian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the WNYC and the New York State Department of Health and the NY State Education Department.

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