MS 129 Academy for Independent Learning and Leadership
Bronx, NY · New York City Geographic District #12
Regular public school · Grades 6-8 · City, large
494th of 781 New York middle schools statewide · better than 37%· Stable
2055 MAPES AVE, Bronx, NY 10460
(718)933-5976NCES ID 360009002477Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 245 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2005, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 64.4% | 66.9% | ▲ 2.5 pts | |
| Black | 32.5% | 27.3% | ▼ 5.2 pts | |
| White | 1.4% | 2.4% | ▲ 1.0 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 2.0% | ▲ 1.8 pts | |
| Asian | 1.6% | 0.4% | ▼ 1.2 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 $527K in zip 10460 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 MS 129 Academy for Independent Learning and Leadership
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ELA 44% ▼3 · Math 26% ▼19Compare - #514JHS 118 William W NilesNew York City Geographic District #10 · 0.4 mi away514th of 781
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ELA 44% ▼3 · Math 43% ▼2Compare - –JHS 98 Herman RidderNew York City Geographic District #12 · 0.7 mi awayCompare
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ELA 27% ▼20 · Math 31% ▼14Compare
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.