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Best Middle Schools in Zip Code 10457


At a glance
6
Schools
1,493
Students
3
Districts
Top rankedIs 339821st of 1,500 New York middle schools
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Biggest riser
Is 339 up 265 spots statewide this year
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Smallest classes
Is 339 6.5 students per teacher
SchoolDigger ratings
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Summary:

The zip code 10457 in the Bronx, New York is home to 6 middle schools that serve students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. While the schools face significant challenges, a few stand out for their strong academic performance, including Junior High School 118 William W Niles and Frederick Douglass Academy V Middle School.

Junior High School 118 William W Niles has the highest overall performance, with proficiency rates above the district and state averages in English Language Arts, Math, and Science. It also boasts the highest Regents exam pass rates, including 93.67% proficiency in Common Core English Language Arts and U.S. History. In contrast, the other schools in the area show a wide range of academic outcomes, with some struggling to meet proficiency targets.

While the schools face significant socioeconomic challenges, with all having very high free/reduced lunch rates, the data suggests that factors such as school culture, leadership, and instructional practices may play a crucial role in student success. The disparities in performance between schools with similar demographics and funding levels highlight the need for targeted, data-driven interventions to support struggling students and schools in this high-poverty area.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the WNYC and the New York State Department of Health and the NY State Education Department.

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