JHS 127 CASTLE HILL (THE)

Set in BRONX, New York, JHS 127 CASTLE HILL (THE) is a middle-of-the-pack intermediate school, overseen by NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #11. It instructs 778 students across grades 6 through 8. Compared to the state average of about 531 students per school, that is 47% larger than typical.

JHS 127 CASTLE HILL (THE) is one of 62 schools operated by NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #11, a district that caters to 30,138 students overall.

In terms of who attends, JHS 127 CASTLE HILL (THE) records that the most-represented group is Hispanic (42%), with the rest of the student body spread across multiple groups; the rest is composed of 32% Asian, 21% Black, 2% White. That is noticeably less Hispanic than the county at large, where the share is closer to 55%.

On the income-and-resources front, JHS 127 CASTLE HILL (THE) logs 69 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 11.3:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 10.3:1, putting JHS 127 CASTLE HILL (THE) higher than the state norm the norm. About 86% of enrolled students meet the income threshold for free or reduced-price lunch, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator.

After controlling for student poverty, JHS 127 CASTLE HILL (THE) tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 43.4% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 49.6%.

In the area at large, community-level numbers for Bronx County indicate median household income runs about $48,676, roughly 22% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 23% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Across Bronx County's 472 public schools (combined enrollment of about 202,028 students), JHS 127 CASTLE HILL (THE) is one campus in the mix.

The closest other public school is LINDEN TREE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, roughly 0.0 miles away. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools. Ranking that nearby cluster on reported proficiency puts JHS 127 CASTLE HILL (THE) at 4th of 8; the average score across the group is 57.5%.

The campus sits in an urban setting.

Looking at the recent track record. Over the past 7-year window, the student count decreased 4%: 809 students in 2018 compared to 778 in 2025. Class-load math has narrowed: from 15.9:1 in 2018 to 11.3:1 in 2025.

On the community side, members of the JHS 127 CASTLE HILL (THE) community share and discuss sports schedules, lunch menu changes, and school spirit week. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.