5.1 avg / 10

New York City Geographic District #12 School District

School District · Bronx, New York

Last updated: July 2026

Students: 17,376

Teachers (FTE): 1,477

Avg Rating

5.1

out of 10

Schools

21 elem, 10 mid, 15 high

Enrollment

17,376

Student-Teacher Ratio

11.8:1

Avg Rating

5.1

out of 10

Schools

21 elem, 10 mid, 15 high

Enrollment

17,376

Student-Teacher Ratio

11.8:1

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How this district compares

New York rank

#531 of 615

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-1.1

below New York avg

District size

17,376 students

Much larger than New York median

The short answer

New York City Geographic District #12 ranks #531 of 615 New York districts by overall school rating. New York City Geographic District #12's schools with real test data average 5.1/10 across 46 schools. Its top-rated schools are Cinema School (the) (7.8/10), Urban Scholars Community School (7.2/10), and Pan American International High School at Monroe (7.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Top-Rated Schools in New York City Geographic District #12

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (46 of 46). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	Enrollment
1	Cinema School (the)	7.8 / 10	High	—	323
2	Urban Scholars Community School	7.2 / 10	Elementary	—	295
3	Pan American International High School at Monroe	7.1 / 10	High	—	318
4	High School of World Cultures	7.0 / 10	High	—	387
5	Fairmont Neighborhood School	6.8 / 10	Elementary	—	244
6	Archer Elementary School	6.6 / 10	Elementary	—	307
7	Explorations Academy High School	6.3 / 10	High	—	275
8	Emolior Academy	6.1 / 10	Middle	—	392
9	Fannie Lou Hamer Freedom High School	6.0 / 10	High	—	443
10	PS 67 Mohegan School	6.0 / 10	Elementary	—	303

See all 46 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About New York City Geographic District #12

New York City Geographic District #12 is a Bronx, New York school district serving 46 schools. The district educates 17,376 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.8:1.

With an average rating of 5.1/10, New York City Geographic District #12 demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Cinema School (the), which has a composite score of 7.8/10.

In standardized testing, New York City Geographic District #12 students show an average math proficiency of 35.2% and ELA proficiency of 38.2%.

The district includes 21 elementary schools , 10 middle schools , and 15 high schools.

District Map

Schools in New York City Geographic District #12, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 35.2%

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ELA Proficiency 38.2%

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Average proficiency across all schools in New York City Geographic District #12 with test data.

Schools in New York City Geographic District #12

46 schools

Elementary Schools 21

Middle Schools 10

Emolior Academy

392 6.1

MS 129 Academy for Independent Learning and Leadership

245 5.7

Esmt-is 190

204 5.5

Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy III

251 5.4

Accion Academy

181 4.7

Fannie Lou Hamer Middle School

232 4.3

Is 318 Math Science & Technology Through Arts

291 4.2

School of Performing Arts

167 4.1

Frederick Douglass Academy V Middle School

High Schools 15

Pan American International High School at Monroe

318 7.1

High School of World Cultures

387 7.0

Explorations Academy High School

275 6.3

Fannie Lou Hamer Freedom High School

443 6.0

Bronx Latin School

483 5.9

Bronx Envision Academy

273 5.9

Bronx Career and College Preparatory High School

158 5.7

Wings Academy

237 5.4

Metropolitan Soundview High School (the)

386 5.4

Bronx Regional High School

117 5.3

Metropolitan High School (the)

165 5.2

East Bronx Academy for the Future

603 5.1

Arturo a Schomburg Satellite Academy Bronx

196 5.0

Mott Hall V

654 4.9

District Details

State: New York
City: Bronx
Total Enrollment: 17,376
Teachers (FTE): 1,477
Child Poverty Rate: 0.4%
Data Year: 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in New York City Geographic District #12?

New York City Geographic District #12 has 46 schools in total — 21 elementary, 10 middle, and 15 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for New York City Geographic District #12?

The average composite rating for New York City Geographic District #12 is 5.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in New York City Geographic District #12?

Per-pupil spending data for New York City Geographic District #12 is not currently available.

What is the student-teacher ratio in New York City Geographic District #12?

The average student-teacher ratio in New York City Geographic District #12 is 11.8:1.

What is the top-rated school in New York City Geographic District #12?

Cinema School (the) is the highest-rated school in New York City Geographic District #12 with a composite score of 7.8/10.

What are the test scores in New York City Geographic District #12?

Across schools in New York City Geographic District #12 with test data, the average math proficiency is 35.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 38.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does New York City Geographic District #12 compare to other districts in New York?

New York City Geographic District #12 has an average school rating of 5.1/10 across 46 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in New York by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating: 5.1/10
Math Proficiency: 35.2%
ELA Proficiency: 38.2%

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, New York State Education Dept., and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.