Serving 298 students in grades 6-8, Middle School 129 Academy For Independent Learning And Leadership ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 298 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Middle School 129 Academy For Independent Learning And Leadership ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Middle School 129 Academy For Independent Learning And Leadership's student population of 298 students has declined by 45% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
298 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Middle School 129 Academy For Independent Learning And Leadership ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Middle School 129 Academy For Independent Learning And Leadership is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3291 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
63%
29%
Black
30%
16%
White
4%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Middle School 129 Academy For Independent Learning And Leadership's ranking?
Middle School 129 Academy For Independent Learning And Leadership is ranked #3291 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Middle School 129 Academy For Independent Learning And Leadership?
298 students attend Middle School 129 Academy For Independent Learning And Leadership.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Middle School 129 Academy For Independent Learning And Leadership students are Hispanic, 30% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Middle School 129 Academy For Independent Learning And Leadership?
Middle School 129 Academy For Independent Learning And Leadership has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Middle School 129 Academy For Independent Learning And Leadership offer ?
Middle School 129 Academy For Independent Learning And Leadership offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Middle School 129 Academy For Independent Learning And Leadership part of?
Middle School 129 Academy For Independent Learning And Leadership is part of New York City Geographic District #12 School District.
In what neighborhood is Middle School 129 Academy For Independent Learning And Leadership located?
Middle School 129 Academy For Independent Learning And Leadership is located in the West Bronx neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 61 other public schools located in West Bronx.
School Reviews
5 10/6/2023
10/10 recommended it's amazing. Your children will get the love they deserve and attention. They always check up on you and when you have problems they will fix it right away.
5 4/27/2015
Great school!! Great principal and staff.
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