JHS 123 James M Kiernan
Bronx, NY · New York City Geographic District # 8 · Grades 6-8
691st of 781 New York middle schools statewide · better than 12%▼ Declining
JHS 123 James M Kiernan ranking
SchoolRow ranks JHS 123 James M Kiernan 691st of 781 New York middle schools for 2024–25, based on NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate English and Math results — better than 12% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 21th in 2019 to 12th in 2025 — declining.
JHS 123 James M Kiernan test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
JHS 123 James M Kiernan students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 537 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 73.7% | 78.2% | ▲ 4.5 pts | |
| Black | 23.3% | 16.2% | ▼ 7.1 pts | |
| Asian | 1.6% | 3.5% | ▲ 1.9 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.4% | 1.1% | ▲ 0.7 pts | |
| White | 0.2% | 0.7% | ▲ 0.5 pts |
Homes near JHS 123 James M Kiernan
Typical home value $701K in zip 10472 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near JHS 123 James M Kiernan
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 7School for Inquiry and Social Justice (The)New York City Geographic District # 8 · 0 mi away266th of 781
ELA 35% · Math 90% - 3JHS 131 Albert EinsteinNew York City Geographic District # 8 · 0.7 mi away616th of 781
ELA 39% · Math 39% - 3Soundview Academy for Culture and ScholarshipNew York City Geographic District # 8 · 0.7 mi away569th of 781
ELA 37% · Math 46% - 1Fannie Lou Hamer Middle SchoolNew York City Geographic District #12 · 0.7 mi away716th of 781
ELA 32% · Math 28% - 5Emblaze Academy Charter SchoolEmblaze Academy Charter School · 0.8 mi away · charter397th of 781
ELA 62% · Math 43% - 6Bronx Academy for Multi-MediaNew York City Geographic District # 8 · 0.9 mi away335th of 781
ELA 42% · Math 73% - 3Pugsley Preparatory AcademyNew York City Geographic District # 8 · 0.9 mi away584th of 781
ELA 41% · Math 40% - 4Emolior AcademyNew York City Geographic District #12 · 1 mi away538th of 781
ELA 44% · Math 43%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is JHS 123 James M Kiernan in?
JHS 123 James M Kiernan is part of the New York City Geographic District # 8 district in Bronx, New York.
Is JHS 123 James M Kiernan a good school?
SchoolRow ranks JHS 123 James M Kiernan 691st of 781 New York middle schools (better than 12% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of JHS 123 James M Kiernan?
Hispanic 78%, Black 16%, Asian 4%, American Indian 1% (537 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near JHS 123 James M Kiernan cost?
The typical home value in zip code 10472 is $701K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.