Thurgood Marshall Academy For Learning & Social Change

200-214 W 135th St
New York, NY 10030
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 458 students in grades 6-12, Thurgood Marshall Academy For Learning & Social Change 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 30% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 458 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : 80-84% (Btm 50% in NY)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 70-74% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Thurgood Marshall Academy For Learning & Social Change ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

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School Overview

Thurgood Marshall Academy For Learning & Social Change's student population of 458 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
458 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
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School Rankings

Thurgood Marshall Academy For Learning & Social Change 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 Thurgood Marshall Academy For Learning & Social Change 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.
This School
State Level (NY)
#3120 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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30%
46%
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35-39%
49%
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70-74%
78%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
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American Indian
2%
1%
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Asian
1%
10%
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Hispanic
30%
30%
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Black
63%
16%
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White
2%
40%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.52
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80-84%
87%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
54%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Thurgood Marshall Academy For Learning & Social Change's ranking?
Thurgood Marshall Academy For Learning & Social Change is ranked #3120 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Thurgood Marshall Academy For Learning & Social Change often compared to?
Thurgood Marshall Academy For Learning & Social Changeis often viewed alongside schools like Democracy Preparatory Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Thurgood Marshall Academy For Learning & Social Change?
The graduation rate of Thurgood Marshall Academy For Learning & Social Change is 80-84%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Thurgood Marshall Academy For Learning & Social Change?
458 students attend Thurgood Marshall Academy For Learning & Social Change.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Thurgood Marshall Academy For Learning & Social Change students are Black, 30% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thurgood Marshall Academy For Learning & Social Change?
Thurgood Marshall Academy For Learning & Social Change has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Thurgood Marshall Academy For Learning & Social Change offer ?
Thurgood Marshall Academy For Learning & Social Change offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Thurgood Marshall Academy For Learning & Social Change part of?
Thurgood Marshall Academy For Learning & Social Change is part of New York City Geographic District # 5 School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 458 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : 80-84% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 70-74% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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