MS 302 Luisa Dessus Cruz
Bronx, NY · New York City Geographic District # 8
Regular public school · Grades 6-8 · City, large
529th of 781 New York middle schools statewide · better than 32%▲ Improving
681 KELLY ST, Bronx, NY 10455
(718)901-3520NCES ID 360008505122Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks MS 302 Luisa Dessus Cruz 529th 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 32% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 24th in 2019 to 32th 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 312 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2005, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 77.3% | 80.8% | ▲ 3.5 pts | |
| Black | 21.7% | 16.7% | ▼ 5.0 pts | |
| White | 0.7% | 1.9% | ▲ 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 $490K in zip 10455 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2011
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than MS 302 Luisa Dessus Cruz
- #661South Bronx Early College Academy Charter SchoolSouth Bronx Early College Academy Charter School · 0.2 mi away · charter661st of 781
ELA 36% ▼8 · Math 36% ▼8Compare - #736South Bronx Academy for Applied MediaNew York City Geographic District # 7 · 0.3 mi away736th of 781
ELA 32% ▼12 · Math 23% ▼21Compare - #777Academy of Public RelationsNew York City Geographic District # 7 · 0.3 mi away777th of 781
ELA 21% ▼23 · Math 6% ▼38Compare - #393University Prep Charter Middle SchoolUniversity Prep Charter Middle School · 0.5 mi away · charter393rd of 781
ELA 57% ▲13 · Math 49% ▲5Compare - #769MS 301 Paul L DunbarNew York City Geographic District # 8 · 0.5 mi away769th of 781
ELA 18% ▼26 · Math 18% ▼26Compare - #713IS 584New York City Geographic District # 7 · 0.5 mi away713th of 781
ELA 34% ▼10 · Math 26% ▼18Compare - #617School of Performing ArtsNew York City Geographic District #12 · 0.6 mi away617th of 781
ELA 31% ▼13 · Math 47% ▲3Compare - #693Accion AcademyNew York City Geographic District #12 · 0.6 mi away693rd of 781
ELA 33% ▼11 · Math 33% ▼11Compare
What school district is MS 302 Luisa Dessus Cruz in?
MS 302 Luisa Dessus Cruz is part of the New York City Geographic District # 8 district in Bronx, New York.
Is MS 302 Luisa Dessus Cruz a good school?
SchoolRow ranks MS 302 Luisa Dessus Cruz 529th of 781 New York middle schools (better than 32% 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 302 Luisa Dessus Cruz?
Hispanic 81%, Black 17%, White 2% (312 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near MS 302 Luisa Dessus Cruz cost?
The typical home value in zip code 10455 is $490K 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.