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#2912 of 4,742 schools in NY
MS 129 Academy for Independent Learning and Leadership
Middle School · New York City Geographic District #12 · Bronx, NY
A New York City Geographic District #12 middle school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2055 MAPES AVE, Bronx, NY 10460
- Math 19% proficient (2022)
- Reading 42% proficient (2022)
- 8.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at MS 129 Academy for Independent Learning and Leadership score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 33 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 31% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
94.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where MS 129 Academy for Independent Learning and Leadership sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 93Walker's Paradise
- Transit 96Rider’s Paradise
- Bike 72Very Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$36,067
Median home value
$589,300
Median rent
$1,332/mo
College educated
15.2%
Homeownership
10.7%
Poverty rate
33.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10460; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy IIIEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 6–8 | 0.0 mi | 251 | Compare → |
| Frederick Douglass Academy V Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | 6–8 | 0.2 mi | 182 | Compare → |
| PS 188Enrollment path unverified | 3.6 | PK–12 | 0.3 mi | 493 | Compare → |
| Jhs 118 William W NilesEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 6–8 | 0.4 mi | 506 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
New York City Geographic District #12
- Schools in district
- 47
- Rank in district
- #16 of 46
- District spending per student
- The source marked this value as not applicable.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
MS 129 Academy for Independent Learning and Leadership is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #12; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About MS 129 Academy for Independent Learning and Leadership
MS 129 Academy for Independent Learning and Leadership is a public middle school in Bronx, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #12, serving approximately 245 students in grades 6th-8th with a 8.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,912 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about MS 129 Academy for Independent Learning and Leadership
What grades does MS 129 Academy for Independent Learning and Leadership serve?
MS 129 Academy for Independent Learning and Leadership serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend MS 129 Academy for Independent Learning and Leadership?
MS 129 Academy for Independent Learning and Leadership has an enrollment of approximately 245 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at MS 129 Academy for Independent Learning and Leadership?
The student-teacher ratio at MS 129 Academy for Independent Learning and Leadership is 8.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does MS 129 Academy for Independent Learning and Leadership rank in NY?
MS 129 Academy for Independent Learning and Leadership ranks #2,912 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is MS 129 Academy for Independent Learning and Leadership's MySchoolScout rating?
MS 129 Academy for Independent Learning and Leadership has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 MS 129 Academy for Independent Learning and Leadership?
Based on loaded state assessment records, MS 129 Academy for Independent Learning and Leadership has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is MS 129 Academy for Independent Learning and Leadership a charter school?
No, MS 129 Academy for Independent Learning and Leadership is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is MS 129 Academy for Independent Learning and Leadership a Title I school?
No, MS 129 Academy for Independent Learning and Leadership is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for MS 129 Academy for Independent Learning and Leadership?
94.7% of students at MS 129 Academy for Independent Learning and Leadership qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 245
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Bronx County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 62.0%
- Phone
- (718) 933-5976
- Area population (ZIP 10460)
- 61,101
- Area average commute
- 47 min
- Area median age
- 34.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 10460; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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