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#1553 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 33% in state

School for Inquiry and Social Justice (the)

Middle School · New York City Geographic District # 8 · Bronx, NY

A New York City Geographic District # 8 middle school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1025 MORRISON AVE, Bronx, NY 10472

  • Math 19% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 45% proficient (2022)
  • 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.9Excellent40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change+0.17 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics5.4Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency18.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency45.1% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-21.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-17.7 pts
Overall Proficiency32% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-6.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile36th
Resources & Environment6.5Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.7:1
Chronic Absenteeism32.8%

Students at School for Inquiry and Social Justice (the) score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency19%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency45%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 23 points since 2019, to 32% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
50%
2010
Math
57%
ELA
34%
2011
Math
62%
ELA
43%
2012
Math
30%
ELA
22%
2013
Math
34%
ELA
25%
2014
Math
40%
ELA
33%
2015
Math
45%
ELA
40%
2016
Math
44%
ELA
44%
2017
Math
48%
ELA
48%
2018
Math
56%
ELA
53%
2019
Math
56%
ELA
53%
2020*
Math
50%
ELA
90%
2021*
Math
46%
ELA
78%
2022
Math
19%
ELA
45%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 51% (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 33 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

89.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where School for Inquiry and Social Justice (the) sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 91Walker's Paradise
  • Transit 87Excellent Transit
  • Bike 55Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$43,125

Median home value

$632,500

Median rent

$1,445/mo

College educated

13.6%

Homeownership

15.7%

Poverty rate

31.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10472; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Jhs 123 James M KiernanEnrollment path unverified5.46–80.0 mi537Compare →
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Soundview Academy for Culture and ScholarshipEnrollment path unverified4.46–80.7 mi300Compare →
Emblaze Academy Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified4.95–80.8 mi201Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

New York City Geographic District # 8

Schools in district
52
Rank in district
#5 of 51
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.

School for Inquiry and Social Justice (the) is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 8; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About School for Inquiry and Social Justice (the)

School for Inquiry and Social Justice (the) is a public middle school in Bronx, NY, part of New York City Geographic District # 8, serving approximately 409 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,553 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about School for Inquiry and Social Justice (the)

What grades does School for Inquiry and Social Justice (the) serve?

School for Inquiry and Social Justice (the) serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend School for Inquiry and Social Justice (the)?

School for Inquiry and Social Justice (the) has an enrollment of approximately 409 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at School for Inquiry and Social Justice (the)?

The student-teacher ratio at School for Inquiry and Social Justice (the) is 11.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does School for Inquiry and Social Justice (the) rank in NY?

School for Inquiry and Social Justice (the) ranks #1,553 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is School for Inquiry and Social Justice (the)'s MySchoolScout rating?

School for Inquiry and Social Justice (the) has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 School for Inquiry and Social Justice (the)?

Based on loaded state assessment records, School for Inquiry and Social Justice (the) has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is School for Inquiry and Social Justice (the) a charter school?

No, School for Inquiry and Social Justice (the) is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is School for Inquiry and Social Justice (the) a Title I school?

No, School for Inquiry and Social Justice (the) is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for School for Inquiry and Social Justice (the)?

89.7% of students at School for Inquiry and Social Justice (the) 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
409
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
35
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Bronx County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
32.8%
Phone
(718) 860-4181
Area population (ZIP 10472)
63,820
Area average commute
44.6 min
Area median age
33.2

Official sources & links

Search for school website↗Official NCES record↗Google Maps & reviews↗GreatSchools profile↗Niche reviews↗
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 10472; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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