New School for Leadership and Journalism (The)
Bronx, NY · New York City Geographic District #10
Regular public school · Grades 6-8 · City, large
401st of 781 New York middle schools statewide · better than 49%▲ Improving
120 W 231ST ST, Bronx, NY 10463
(718)601-2869NCES ID 360008705798Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks New School for Leadership and Journalism (The) 401st 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 49% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 36th in 2019 to 49th 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 577 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2005, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 78.9% | 87.9% | ▲ 9.0 pts | |
| Black | 16.2% | 8.3% | ▼ 7.9 pts | |
| White | 1.6% | 2.4% | ▲ 0.8 pts | |
| Asian | 3.3% | 1.0% | ▼ 2.3 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 $356K in zip 10463 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 New School for Leadership and Journalism (The)
- #641JHS 80 Mosholu Parkway (The)New York City Geographic District #10 · 1 mi away641st of 781
ELA 38% ▼13 · Math 37% ▼15Compare - #700Academy for Personal Leadership and ExcellenceNew York City Geographic District #10 · 1.1 mi away700th of 781
ELA 35% ▼16 · Math 28% ▼24Compare - #295Jonas Bronck AcademyNew York City Geographic District #10 · 1.1 mi away295th of 781
ELA 62% ▲11 · Math 60% ▲8Compare - #690IS 206 Ann MersereauNew York City Geographic District #10 · 1.1 mi away690th of 781
ELA 24% ▼27 · Math 41% ▼11Compare - #676IS 254New York City Geographic District #10 · 1.3 mi away676th of 781
ELA 32% ▼19 · Math 37% ▼15Compare - #319Bronx Dance Academy SchoolNew York City Geographic District #10 · 1.4 mi away319th of 781
ELA 66% ▲15 · Math 51% ▼1Compare - #733Thomas C Giordano Middle School 45New York City Geographic District #10 · 1.4 mi away733rd of 781
ELA 34% ▼17 · Math 22% ▼30Compare - #734Harold O Levy SchoolNew York City Geographic District # 6 · 1.4 mi away734th of 781
ELA 31% ▼20 · Math 25% ▼27Compare
What school district is New School for Leadership and Journalism (The) in?
New School for Leadership and Journalism (The) is part of the New York City Geographic District #10 district in Bronx, New York.
Is New School for Leadership and Journalism (The) a good school?
SchoolRow ranks New School for Leadership and Journalism (The) 401st of 781 New York middle schools (better than 49% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of New School for Leadership and Journalism (The)?
Hispanic 88%, Black 8%, White 2%, Asian 1% (577 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near New School for Leadership and Journalism (The) cost?
The typical home value in zip code 10463 is $356K 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.