5.9 avg / 10

New York City Geographic District # 7 School District

School District · Bronx, New York

Last updated: July 2026

Students: 15,146

Teachers (FTE): 1,365

Estimated Scores: 3%

Avg Rating

5.9

out of 10

Schools

17 elem, 5 mid, 18 high

Enrollment

15,146

Student-Teacher Ratio

11.1:1

Avg Rating

5.9

out of 10

Schools

17 elem, 5 mid, 18 high

Enrollment

15,146

Student-Teacher Ratio

11.1:1

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How this district compares

New York rank

#384 of 615

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.4

below New York avg

District size

15,146 students

Much larger than New York median

The short answer

New York City Geographic District # 7 ranks #384 of 615 New York districts by overall school rating. New York City Geographic District # 7's schools with real test data average 5.9/10 across 39 schools. Its top-rated schools are University Heights Secondary School-bronx Community College (8.1/10), Alfred E Smith Career and Technical Education High School (7.7/10), and Jill Chaifetz Transfer High School (7.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Best value · beats the odds

PS 154 Jonathan D Hyatt

Rates 7.4/10 despite 98% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.8 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among New York City Geographic District # 7 schools.

Top-Rated Schools in New York City Geographic District # 7

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (39 of 40). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	Enrollment
1	University Heights Secondary School-bronx Community College	8.1 / 10	High	+1.2	558
2	Alfred E Smith Career and Technical Education High School	7.7 / 10	High	+1.3	403
3	Jill Chaifetz Transfer High School	7.5 / 10	High	+1.6	161
4	Laboratory School of Finance and Technology (the): X223	7.4 / 10	High	+1.4	637
5	Mott Haven Community High School	7.4 / 10	High	+1.0	226
6	PS 154 Jonathan D Hyatt	7.4 / 10	Elementary	+1.8	210
7	Careers in Sports High School	7.3 / 10	High	+1.3	455
8	PS 49 Willis Avenue	7.0 / 10	Elementary	+1.5	494
9	South Bronx Preparatory - a College Board School	6.9 / 10	High	+0.9	614
10	Young Leaders Elementary School	6.9 / 10	Elementary	+1.2	205

See all 40 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

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 5.9/10, New York City Geographic District # 7 demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is University Heights Secondary School-bronx Community College, which has a composite score of 8.1/10.

In standardized testing, New York City Geographic District # 7 students show an average math proficiency of 39.0% and ELA proficiency of 43.1%.

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 39.0%

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ELA Proficiency 43.1%

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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 154 Jonathan D Hyatt

210 7.4

PS 49 Willis Avenue

494 7.0

Young Leaders Elementary School

205 6.9

PS 277

323 6.2

Concourse Village Elementary School

182 6.1

PS 161 Juan Ponce De Leon School

321 6.0

Ps/ms 31 William Lloyd Garrison (the)

523 5.9

PS 18 John Peter Zenger

325 5.6

PS 65 Mother Hale Academy

220 5.1

Ps/ms 29 Melrose School

638 4.8

PS 1 Courtlandt School

PS 25 Bilingual School

421 4.2

PS 157 Grove Hill

409 3.7

Middle Schools 5

Academy of Applied Mathematics and Technology

262 6.5

Is 584

155 6.4

South Bronx Academy for Applied Media

185 5.6

Academy of Public Relations

142 5.1

Ps/is 224

187 4.6

High Schools 18

University Heights Secondary School-bronx Community College

558 8.1

Alfred E Smith Career and Technical Education High School

403 7.7

Jill Chaifetz Transfer High School

161 7.5

Laboratory School of Finance and Technology (the): X223

637 7.4

Mott Haven Community High School

226 7.4

Careers in Sports High School

455 7.3

South Bronx Preparatory - a College Board School

614 6.9

Bronx Leadership Academy II High School

384 6.5

Community School for Social Justice

190 6.4

Bronx Design and Construction Academy

223 6.3

Mott Haven Village Preparatory High School

176 6.2

Hero High School

723 6.0

Bronx Haven High School

93 5.8

Health Opportunities High School

192 5.7

International Community High School

345 5.5

Urban Assembly Bronx Academy of Letters (the)

482 5.4

Hostos-lincoln Academy of Science

490 4.6

Bronx Legacy High School

280 4.4

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 5.9/10. 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?

University Heights Secondary School-bronx Community College is the highest-rated school in New York City Geographic District # 7 with a composite score of 8.1/10.

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 39.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 43.1%. 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 5.9/10 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 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: 5.9/10
Math Proficiency: 39.0%
ELA Proficiency: 43.1%

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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.