MS 129 Academy for Independent Learning and Leadership
Bronx, NY · New York City Geographic District #12 · Grades 6-8
494th of 781 New York middle schools statewide · better than 37%· Stable
MS 129 Academy for Independent Learning and Leadership ranking
SchoolRow ranks MS 129 Academy for Independent Learning and Leadership 494th 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 37% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 36th in 2019 to 37th in 2025.
MS 129 Academy for Independent Learning and Leadership test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
MS 129 Academy for Independent Learning and Leadership students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 245 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 65.6% | 66.9% | ▲ 1.3 pts | |
| Black | 31.1% | 27.3% | ▼ 3.8 pts | |
| White | 1.2% | 2.4% | ▲ 1.2 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 2.0% | ▲ 1.8 pts | |
| Asian | 1.9% | 0.4% | ▼ 1.5 pts |
Homes near MS 129 Academy for Independent Learning and Leadership
Typical home value $527K in zip 10460 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near MS 129 Academy for Independent Learning and Leadership
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 3Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy IIINew York City Geographic District #12 · 0 mi away615th of 781
ELA 41% · Math 37% - 2Frederick Douglass Academy V Middle SchoolNew York City Geographic District #12 · 0.2 mi away673rd of 781
ELA 44% · Math 26% - 4JHS 118 William W NilesNew York City Geographic District #10 · 0.4 mi away514th of 781
ELA 48% · Math 41% - 1IS 318 Math Science & Technology Through ArtsNew York City Geographic District #12 · 0.5 mi away749th of 781
ELA 25% · Math 27% - 4Emolior AcademyNew York City Geographic District #12 · 0.6 mi away538th of 781
ELA 44% · Math 43% - –JHS 98 Herman RidderNew York City Geographic District #12 · 0.7 mi away
- 4Esmt-Is 190New York City Geographic District #12 · 0.7 mi away543rd of 781
ELA 40% · Math 47% - 1Angelo Patri Middle School (The)New York City Geographic District #10 · 0.8 mi away722nd of 781
ELA 27% · Math 31%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is MS 129 Academy for Independent Learning and Leadership in?
MS 129 Academy for Independent Learning and Leadership is part of the New York City Geographic District #12 district in Bronx, New York.
Is MS 129 Academy for Independent Learning and Leadership a good school?
SchoolRow ranks MS 129 Academy for Independent Learning and Leadership 494th of 781 New York middle schools (better than 37% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of MS 129 Academy for Independent Learning and Leadership?
Hispanic 67%, Black 27%, White 2%, American Indian 2% (245 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near MS 129 Academy for Independent Learning and Leadership cost?
The typical home value in zip code 10460 is $527K 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.