Below Average
#3958 of 4,742 schools in NY
Thurgood Marshall Academy for Learning & Social Change
High School · New York City Geographic District # 5 · New York, NY
A New York City Geographic District # 5 high school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
200-214 W 135TH ST, New York, NY 10030
- Math 8% proficient (2022)
- Reading 38% proficient (2022)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Thurgood Marshall Academy for Learning & Social Change score 23% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 21 points since 2019, to 23% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 54% (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 26 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
90.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Thurgood Marshall Academy for Learning & Social Change sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 98Walker's Paradise
- Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
- Bike 67Bikeable
- 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
$42,738
Median home value
$810,100
Median rent
$1,204/mo
College educated
34.9%
Homeownership
13.3%
Poverty rate
32.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10030; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democracy Prep Harlem Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.2 | K–12 | 0.1 mi | 1,012 | Compare → |
| Eagle Academy for Young Men of HarlemEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | 6–12 | 0.2 mi | 216 | Compare → |
| Mott Hall High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | 9–12 | 0.2 mi | 240 | Compare → |
| Harlem Children's Zone Promise Academy Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.5 | K–12 | 0.3 mi | 1,178 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
New York City Geographic District # 5
- Schools in district
- 28
- Rank in district
- #22 of 28
- 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.
Thurgood Marshall Academy for Learning & Social Change is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 5; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Thurgood Marshall Academy for Learning & Social Change
Thurgood Marshall Academy for Learning & Social Change is a public high school in New York, NY, part of New York City Geographic District # 5, serving approximately 458 students in grades 6th-12th with a 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #3,958 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Thurgood Marshall Academy for Learning & Social Change
What grades does Thurgood Marshall Academy for Learning & Social Change serve?
Thurgood Marshall Academy for Learning & Social Change serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Thurgood Marshall Academy for Learning & Social Change?
Thurgood Marshall Academy for Learning & Social Change has an enrollment of approximately 458 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thurgood Marshall Academy for Learning & Social Change?
The student-teacher ratio at Thurgood Marshall Academy for Learning & Social Change is 9.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Thurgood Marshall Academy for Learning & Social Change rank in NY?
Thurgood Marshall Academy for Learning & Social Change ranks #3,958 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Thurgood Marshall Academy for Learning & Social Change's MySchoolScout rating?
Thurgood Marshall Academy for Learning & Social Change has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Thurgood Marshall Academy for Learning & Social Change?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Thurgood Marshall Academy for Learning & Social Change has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Thurgood Marshall Academy for Learning & Social Change a charter school?
No, Thurgood Marshall Academy for Learning & Social Change is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Thurgood Marshall Academy for Learning & Social Change a Title I school?
No, Thurgood Marshall Academy for Learning & Social Change is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Thurgood Marshall Academy for Learning & Social Change?
90.2% of students at Thurgood Marshall Academy for Learning & Social Change 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 458
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- New York County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 66.4%
- Phone
- (212) 283-8055
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 10030)
- 30,781
- Area average commute
- 38.9 min
- Area median age
- 37.3
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 10030; 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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