Excellent
#656 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 14% in state
Special Music School
School · New York City Geographic District # 3 · New York, NY
A New York City Geographic District # 3 school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
129 W 67TH ST, New York, NY 10023
- Math 75% proficient (2022)
- Reading 75% proficient (2022)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Special Music School score 75% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 23 points since 2019, to 75% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 96% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 94% (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 32 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
26.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Special Music School 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 99Walker's Paradise
- Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
- Bike 90Biker’s Paradise
- City Safety: High3,049/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (New York), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$157,866
Median home value
$1,401,800
Median rent
$3,050/mo
College educated
84.3%
Homeownership
39.5%
Poverty rate
8.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10023; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| PS 35Enrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 5–12 | 0.8 mi | 230 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
New York City Geographic District # 3
- Schools in district
- 43
- Rank in district
- #10 of 42
- 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.
Special Music School is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 3; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Special Music School
Special Music School is a public school in New York, NY, part of New York City Geographic District # 3, serving approximately 299 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #656 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 96% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 94% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Special Music School
What grades does Special Music School serve?
Special Music School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Special Music School?
Special Music School has an enrollment of approximately 299 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Special Music School?
The student-teacher ratio at Special Music School is 10.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Special Music School rank in NY?
Special Music School ranks #656 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Special Music School's MySchoolScout rating?
Special Music School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Special Music School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Special Music School has 96% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 94% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Special Music School a charter school?
No, Special Music School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Special Music School a Title I school?
No, Special Music School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Special Music School?
26.1% of students at Special Music School 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
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 299
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- New York County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.1%
- Phone
- (212) 501-3318
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 10023)
- 67,468
- Area average commute
- 27.9 min
- Area median age
- 43.8
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 10023; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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