JHS 127 CASTLE HILL (THE)

JHS 127 CASTLE HILL (THE) is a Title I public middle school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #11 school district, located in BRONX, NY with about 809 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 51 teachers, JHS 127 CASTLE HILL (THE) has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

JHS 127, also known as The Castle Hill School, is a public middle school located in the Castle Hill neighborhood of the Bronx, New York. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is part of the New York City Department of Education’s District 8. The institution is housed in a multi-story building on Purdy Street and functions as a neighborhood anchor, offering a standard middle school curriculum aimed at preparing students for the transition to high school within the New York City public school system.

The school emphasizes a traditional academic environment, often focusing on core subjects like English Language Arts, mathematics, science, and social studies. Like many schools in the Bronx, JHS 127 works to address the diverse needs of its student population, which includes a mix of local residents from various cultural and economic backgrounds. The school’s programming typically includes extracurricular activities and support services designed to foster student engagement and personal development throughout their early adolescent years.

For more information, contact JHS 127 CASTLE HILL (THE) at (718) 892-8600 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.