6.3 avg / 10

New York City Geographic District # 7 School District

School District · Bronx, New York

Last updated: May 2026

Students: 15,146

Teachers (FTE): 1,365

Estimated Scores: 3%

Avg Rating

6.3

out of 10

Schools

17 elem, 5 mid, 18 high

Enrollment

15,146

Student-Teacher Ratio

11.1:1

Avg Rating

6.3

out of 10

Schools

17 elem, 5 mid, 18 high

Enrollment

15,146

Student-Teacher Ratio

11.1:1

How this district compares

New York rank

#310 of 615

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.0

below New York avg

District size

15,146 students

Much larger than New York median

About New York City Geographic District # 7

New York City Geographic District # 7 is a Bronx, New York school district serving 40 schools. The district educates 15,146 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.1:1.

With an average rating of 6.3/10, New York City Geographic District # 7 demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is South Bronx Preparatory - a College Board School, which has a composite score of 8.8/10.

In standardized testing, New York City Geographic District # 7 students show an average math proficiency of 32.2% and ELA proficiency of 44.4%.

The district includes 17 elementary schools , 5 middle schools , and 18 high schools.

District Map

Schools in New York City Geographic District # 7, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 32.2%

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ELA Proficiency 44.4%

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Average proficiency across all schools in New York City Geographic District # 7 with test data.

Schools in New York City Geographic District # 7

40 schools

Elementary Schools 17

PS 18 John Peter Zenger

325 8.1

Ps/ms 31 William Lloyd Garrison (the)

523 7.8

Ps/ms 29 Melrose School

638 7.7

Concourse Village Elementary School

PS 65 Mother Hale Academy

220 6.9

Young Leaders Elementary School

205 6.6

PS 157 Grove Hill

409 5.5

PS 1 Courtlandt School

441 5.4

PS 25 Bilingual School

421 5.4

PS 179

203 5.4

PS 154 Jonathan D Hyatt

210 5.3

PS 161 Juan Ponce De Leon School

Middle Schools 5

Academy of Public Relations

South Bronx Academy for Applied Media

185 4.4

Academy of Applied Mathematics and Technology

262 4.4

High Schools 18

South Bronx Preparatory - a College Board School

614 8.8

Alfred E Smith Career and Technical Education High School

403 7.4

Bronx Design and Construction Academy

223 7.4

Hero High School

723 7.4

University Heights Secondary School-bronx Community College

558 7.3

Jill Chaifetz Transfer High School

161 7.2

Health Opportunities High School

192 7.0

Bronx Legacy High School

280 7.0

Bronx Leadership Academy II High School

384 6.9

Careers in Sports High School

455 6.9

Laboratory School of Finance and Technology (the): X223

637 6.8

Mott Haven Community High School

226 6.2

Community School for Social Justice

190 5.9

Urban Assembly Bronx Academy of Letters (the)

482 5.6

Bronx Haven High School

93 5.6

International Community High School

345 5.2

Hostos-lincoln Academy of Science

490 5.1

Mott Haven Village Preparatory High School

176 4.9

District Details

State: New York
City: Bronx
Total Enrollment: 15,146
Teachers (FTE): 1,365
Child Poverty Rate: 0.4%
Data Year: 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in New York City Geographic District # 7?

New York City Geographic District # 7 has 40 schools in total — 17 elementary, 5 middle, and 18 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 # 7?

The average composite rating for New York City Geographic District # 7 is 6.3/10. 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 # 7?

Per-pupil spending data for New York City Geographic District # 7 is not currently available.

What is the student-teacher ratio in New York City Geographic District # 7?

The average student-teacher ratio in New York City Geographic District # 7 is 11.1:1.

What is the top-rated school in New York City Geographic District # 7?

South Bronx Preparatory - a College Board School is the highest-rated school in New York City Geographic District # 7 with a composite score of 8.8/10.

What are the test scores in New York City Geographic District # 7?

Across schools in New York City Geographic District # 7 with test data, the average math proficiency is 32.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 44.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does New York City Geographic District # 7 compare to other districts in New York?

New York City Geographic District # 7 has an average school rating of 6.3/10 across 40 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating: 6.3/10
Math Proficiency: 32.2%
ELA Proficiency: 44.4%

Resources

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How We Rate Schools

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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.