Serving 389 students in grades 6-8, Ms 129 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 25-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
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 Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 389 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ms 129 For Independent Learning And Leadership ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Ms 129 For Independent Learning And Leadership's student population of 389 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
389 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ms 129 For Independent Learning And Leadership ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ms 129 For Independent Learning And Leadership is 0.48, 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
#3266 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
66%
29%
Black
29%
16%
White
2%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ms 129 For Independent Learning And Leadership's ranking?
Ms 129 For Independent Learning And Leadership is ranked #3266 out of 4,093 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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Ms 129 For Independent Learning And Leadership?
389 students attend Ms 129 For Independent Learning And Leadership.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Ms 129 For Independent Learning And Leadership students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ms 129 For Independent Learning And Leadership?
Ms 129 For Independent Learning And Leadership has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ms 129 For Independent Learning And Leadership offer ?
Ms 129 For Independent Learning And Leadership offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ms 129 For Independent Learning And Leadership part of?
Ms 129 For Independent Learning And Leadership is part of New York City Geographic District #12 School District.
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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