JHS 123 JAMES M KIERNAN

JHS 123 JAMES M KIERNAN is a Title I public middle school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 8 school district, located in BRONX, NY with about 352 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 32 teachers, JHS 123 JAMES M KIERNAN has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

J.H.S. 123 James M. Kiernan, located in the Soundview section of the Bronx, is a public middle school serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the New York City Department of Education, the school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive academic experience that prepares students for the transition to high school. The facility at 1025 Morrison Avenue serves as a neighborhood hub, focusing on core academic subjects while offering support services designed to meet the diverse social and emotional needs of its student population.

The school’s culture often emphasizes community engagement and fostering a safe, structured learning environment. Like many schools in the district, J.H.S. 123 strives to integrate extracurricular activities, arts, or academic intervention programs to enhance student development. By focusing on literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking, the school aims to empower its students to succeed within the competitive New York City high school admissions process and beyond.

For more information, contact JHS 123 JAMES M KIERNAN at (718) 328-2105 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.