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Is 303 Leadership & Community Service

Middle School · NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 9

1700 MACOMBS RD, Bronx, NY 10453

Enrollment

308

Student-Teacher

10.3:1

Score

5.4

Grades

6th – 8th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

New York schools

#3,188 of 4,742

In Bronx

#250 of 452

public schools

In district

#42 of 69

NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 9

Academic growth

7.2 / 10

Very Good

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Is 303 Leadership & Community Service

5.4/10

Middle School in Bronx · grades 6th – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Is 232

6.0/10

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8.0/10

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About Is 303 Leadership & Community Service

Is 303 Leadership & Community Service is a public middle school in Bronx, NY, part of NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 9. Is 303 Leadership & Community Service serves approximately 308 students, and covers grades 6th-8th, and has a 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Is 303 Leadership & Community Service has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #3,188 of 4,742 schools in NY.

Structured state assessment records for Is 303 Leadership & Community Service show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

How it compares0.4 pts below district
  • This school 5.4 · Average
  • District avg 5.8
  • NY avg 6.1

What Parents Should Know

Test scores at Is 303 Leadership & Community Service sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.

39% of students at Is 303 Leadership & Community Service were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.2Very Good40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-0.77 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics3.2Needs Improvement35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency10.7% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency24.7% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency18% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)36% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-17.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile13th
Resources & Environment5.7Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.3:1
Chronic Absenteeism39.3%

Is 303 Leadership & Community Service — Students at Is 303 Leadership & Community Service score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

97.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)

Math Proficiency 27.1% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 27.2% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
N/A

Based on 24 test records from NY state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
69%
ELA
50%
2010
Math
31%
ELA
21%
2011
Math
43%
ELA
23%
2012
Math
11%
ELA
10%
2013
Math
16%
ELA
15%
2014
Math
14%
ELA
11%
2015
Math
19%
ELA
25%
2016
Math
19%
ELA
31%
2017
Math
30%
ELA
46%
2018
Math
31%
ELA
35%
2019
Math
31%
ELA
35%
2022
Math
10.7%
ELA
24.7%

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 7.2/10.

How Is 303 Leadership & Community Service Compares

See how Is 303 Leadership & Community Service performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
5.4/10
33th percentile in NY
Academic
3.2/10
Needs Improvement
Growth
7.2/10
Very Good
Environment
5.7/10
Average

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
98%
Teaching Staff
10:1 student-teacher ratio
30 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
39.3%

Location

1700 MACOMBS RD, Bronx, NY 10453

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Is 303 Leadership & Community Service may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. BRONX SCHOOL OF YOUNG LEADERS (THE) (rated 6.6/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is MS 390 (rated 6.2/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, IS 232 (rated 6.0/10), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Bronx, see our Bronx schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 0.5 mi
School Distance Rating
IS 232 Bronx 0.0 mi 6.0
ACADEMY FOR LANGUAGE AND TECHNOLOGY Bronx 0.0 mi 8.0
PS 204 MORRIS HEIGHTS Bronx 0.0 mi 7.5
PS 109 SEDGWICK Bronx 0.2 mi 3.1
PS 306 Bronx 0.3 mi 5.3
BRONX SCHOOL OF YOUNG LEADERS (THE) Bronx 0.3 mi 6.6
PS 170 Bronx 0.4 mi 5.0
CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL FOR LAW AND SOCIAL JUSTICE Bronx 0.3 mi 4.7
PS 396 Bronx 0.4 mi 4.0
MS 390 Bronx 0.4 mi 6.2
PS 236 LANGSTON HUGHES Bronx 0.3 mi 8.1
IS 229 ROLAND PATTERSON Bronx 0.4 mi 5.7
NEW AMERICAN ACADEMY AT ROBERTO CLEMENTE STATE PARK (THE) Bronx 0.4 mi 5.0
PS 226 Bronx 0.4 mi 5.2
COMPREHENSIVE MODEL SCHOOL PROJECT MS 327 Bronx 0.4 mi 5.9
MOUNT EDEN CHILDREN'S ACADEMY Bronx 0.4 mi 7.7
IS 117 JOSEPH H WADE Bronx 0.4 mi 5.2
YOUNG WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP SCHOOL OF THE BRONX Bronx 0.4 mi 8.2
PS 199 SHAKESPEARE SCHOOL (THE) Bronx 0.5 mi 5.0
ZETA CHARTER SCHOOL - BRONX MOUNT EDEN Bronx 0.5 mi 4.0

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 10453 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$35,482

Median Home Value

$580,100

Median Rent

$1,393/mo

Population

78,270

College Educated

14.5%

Homeownership

4.9%

Avg Commute

42.9 min

Poverty Rate

33.7%

Median Age

34.7

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School Rating
BRONX GREEN MIDDLE SCHOOL Bronx, NY 5.4
CATHERINE & COUNT BASIE MIDDLE SCHOOL 72 Jamaica, NY 5.4
GREENE MIDDLE SCHOOL Greene, NY 5.4
IS 192 LINDEN (THE) Saint Albans, NY 5.4
IS 349 MATH SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Brooklyn, NY 5.4
KNOWLEDGE AND POWER PREPARATORY ACADEMY III Bronx, NY 5.4

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Is 303 Leadership & Community Service

What grades does Is 303 Leadership & Community Service serve?

Is 303 Leadership & Community Service serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Is 303 Leadership & Community Service?

Is 303 Leadership & Community Service has an enrollment of approximately 308 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Is 303 Leadership & Community Service?

The student-teacher ratio at Is 303 Leadership & Community Service is 10.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Is 303 Leadership & Community Service rank in NY?

Is 303 Leadership & Community Service ranks #3,188 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Is 303 Leadership & Community Service's MySchoolScout rating?

Is 303 Leadership & Community Service has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Is 303 Leadership & Community Service?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Is 303 Leadership & Community Service has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Is 303 Leadership & Community Service a charter school?

No, Is 303 Leadership & Community Service is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Is 303 Leadership & Community Service a Title I school?

No, Is 303 Leadership & Community Service is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Is 303 Leadership & Community Service?

97.7% of students at Is 303 Leadership & Community Service qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
88 Very Walkable
Transit Score
100 Rider’s Paradise
Bike Score
78 Very Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
308
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
30
Free/Reduced Lunch
97.7%
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Bronx County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
39.3%

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