Serving 303 students in grades 6-8, Junior High School 291 Roland Hayes ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 303 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Junior High School 291 Roland Hayes ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Junior High School 291 Roland Hayes's student population of 303 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
303 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Rankings
Junior High School 291 Roland Hayes ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Junior High School 291 Roland Hayes is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4285 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
88%
30%
Black
7%
16%
White
1%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Junior High School 291 Roland Hayes's ranking?
Junior High School 291 Roland Hayes is ranked #4285 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Junior High School 291 Roland Hayes?
303 students attend Junior High School 291 Roland Hayes.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Junior High School 291 Roland Hayes students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Junior High School 291 Roland Hayes?
Junior High School 291 Roland Hayes has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Junior High School 291 Roland Hayes offer ?
Junior High School 291 Roland Hayes offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Junior High School 291 Roland Hayes part of?
Junior High School 291 Roland Hayes is part of New York City Geographic District #32 School District.
In what neighborhood is Junior High School 291 Roland Hayes located?
Junior High School 291 Roland Hayes is located in the Bushwick neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 35 other public schools located in Bushwick.
School Reviews
1 3/26/2020
This school should be close due to tolerance of bullying they couldn't care less care about the students the principal is a liar promised me to take action against the kids whom were aggravating my son and nothing happened, although it has gotten worse for my son with no consequences for the aggressors, this place is ruled by bad kids
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