JHS 127 Castle Hill (The)
Bronx, NY · New York City Geographic District #11
Regular public school · Grades 6-8 · City, large
452nd of 781 New York middle schools statewide · better than 42%· Stable
1560 PURDY ST, Bronx, NY 10462
(718)892-8600NCES ID 360008802469Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks JHS 127 Castle Hill (The) 452nd 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 42% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 40th in 2019 to 42th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 788 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2005, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 45.4% | 45.6% | ▲ 0.2 pts | |
| Asian | 19.4% | 29.4% | ▲ 10.0 pts | |
| Black | 32.3% | 19.9% | ▼ 12.4 pts | |
| White | 1.8% | 2.3% | ▲ 0.5 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.1% | 1.4% | ▲ 0.3 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 1.1% | ▲ 1.1 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 2005. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $252K in zip 10462 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than JHS 127 Castle Hill (The)
- #584Pugsley Preparatory AcademyNew York City Geographic District # 8 · 0.7 mi away584th of 781
ELA 41% ▼8 · Math 40% ▼8Compare - #616JHS 131 Albert EinsteinNew York City Geographic District # 8 · 1.1 mi away616th of 781
ELA 39% ▼10 · Math 39% ▼9Compare - #569Soundview Academy for Culture and ScholarshipNew York City Geographic District # 8 · 1.1 mi away569th of 781
ELA 37% ▼12 · Math 46% ▼2Compare - #538Emolior AcademyNew York City Geographic District #12 · 1.4 mi away538th of 781
ELA 44% ▼5 · Math 43% ▼5Compare - #691JHS 123 James M KiernanNew York City Geographic District # 8 · 1.4 mi away691st of 781
ELA 36% ▼13 · Math 30% ▼18Compare - #266School for Inquiry and Social Justice (The)New York City Geographic District # 8 · 1.4 mi away266th of 781
ELA 35% ▼14 · Math 90% ▲42Compare - #242MS 101 Edward R ByrneNew York City Geographic District # 8 · 1.5 mi away242nd of 781
ELA 61% ▲12 · Math 68% ▲20Compare - #754Bronx Mathematics Preparatory School (The)New York City Geographic District # 8 · 1.6 mi away754th of 781
ELA 30% ▼19 · Math 18% ▼30Compare
What school district is JHS 127 Castle Hill (The) in?
JHS 127 Castle Hill (The) is part of the New York City Geographic District #11 district in Bronx, New York.
Is JHS 127 Castle Hill (The) a good school?
SchoolRow ranks JHS 127 Castle Hill (The) 452nd of 781 New York middle schools (better than 42% 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 127 Castle Hill (The)?
Hispanic 46%, Asian 29%, Black 20%, White 2% (788 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near JHS 127 Castle Hill (The) cost?
The typical home value in zip code 10462 is $252K 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.