JHS 144 Michelangelo
Bronx, NY · New York City Geographic District #11
Regular public school · Grades 6-8 · City, large
465th of 781 New York middle schools statewide · better than 40%▲ Improving
2545 GUNTHER AVE, Bronx, NY 10469
(718)794-9749NCES ID 360008802524Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks JHS 144 Michelangelo 465th 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 40% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 30th in 2019 to 41th in 2025 — improving.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 398 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2005, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 69.6% | 45.5% | ▼ 24.1 pts | |
| Hispanic | 25.4% | 40.7% | ▲ 15.3 pts | |
| Asian | 3.0% | 7.5% | ▲ 4.5 pts | |
| White | 1.8% | 5.0% | ▲ 3.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 1.0% | ▲ 1.0 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 $697K in zip 10469 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 144 Michelangelo
- #587Pelham Gardens Middle SchoolNew York City Geographic District #11 · 0 mi away587th of 781
ELA 46% ▼2 · Math 35% ▼13Compare - #550MS 180 Dr Daniel Hale WilliamsNew York City Geographic District #11 · 0.7 mi away550th of 781
ELA 45% ▼3 · Math 41% ▼7Compare - #241IS 181 Pablo CasalsNew York City Geographic District #11 · 0.8 mi away241st of 781
ELA 66% ▲18 · Math 64% ▲16Compare - #313Capital Preparatory Bronx Charter SchoolCapital Preparatory Bronx Charter School · 1.2 mi away · charter313th of 781
ELA 64% ▲16 · Math 53% ▲5Compare - #729Cornerstone Academy for Social Action Middle School (Casa)New York City Geographic District #11 · 1.3 mi away729th of 781
ELA 32% ▼16 · Math 26% ▼22Compare - #555Bronx Green Middle SchoolNew York City Geographic District #11 · 1.5 mi away555th of 781
ELA 43% ▼5 · Math 43% ▼5Compare - #420Pelham Academy of Academics and Community EngagementNew York City Geographic District #11 · 1.5 mi away420th of 781
ELA 52% ▲4 · Math 48% =Compare - #440Bronx Park Middle SchoolNew York City Geographic District #11 · 1.5 mi away440th of 781
ELA 54% ▲6 · Math 44% ▼4Compare
What school district is JHS 144 Michelangelo in?
JHS 144 Michelangelo is part of the New York City Geographic District #11 district in Bronx, New York.
Is JHS 144 Michelangelo a good school?
SchoolRow ranks JHS 144 Michelangelo 465th of 781 New York middle schools (better than 40% 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 144 Michelangelo?
Black 46%, Hispanic 41%, Asian 8%, White 5% (398 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near JHS 144 Michelangelo cost?
The typical home value in zip code 10469 is $697K 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.