J.H.S. 143 Eleanor Roosevelt

J.H.S. 143 Eleanor Roosevelt is a middle school serving grades 6-8 in Manhattan, known for its strong focus on supporting the "whole child" through extensive partnerships. The school provides medical, mental health, and sports services, alongside academic support from organizations like Yeshiva University. Parents express very high satisfaction with the school's relationships with families, with survey responses indicating nearly universal positive sentiment. Teachers also highly recommend the school and report strong leadership. Academically, the school's ELA and Math proficiency rates are well below citywide averages, and the percentage of students taking accelerated coursework is below the citywide median. The school's instruction and performance rating is "Fair." It serves a student population with high needs, including a very high percentage of students in poverty, English Language Learners, and students with disabilities. While the school emphasizes a supportive environment, student surveys indicate some concerns regarding bullying and physical altercations, contributing to a "Fair" rating for safety and school climate. The school shares a modern building with Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School (WHEELS) and offers Transitional Bilingual Education in Spanish.