School for Inquiry and Social Justice (The)
Bronx, NY · New York City Geographic District # 8 · Grades 6-8
266th of 781 New York middle schools statewide · better than 66%▼ Declining
School for Inquiry and Social Justice (The) ranking
SchoolRow ranks School for Inquiry and Social Justice (The) 266th 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 66% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 73th in 2019 to 66th in 2025 — declining.
School for Inquiry and Social Justice (The) test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
School for Inquiry and Social Justice (The) students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 409 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 62.5% | 79.0% | ▲ 16.5 pts | |
| Black | 34.7% | 13.2% | ▼ 21.5 pts | |
| Asian | 0.9% | 3.4% | ▲ 2.5 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 2.4% | ▲ 2.4 pts | |
| White | 0.3% | 1.0% | ▲ 0.7 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.7% | ▲ 0.7 pts |
Homes near School for Inquiry and Social Justice (The)
Typical home value $701K in zip 10472 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near School for Inquiry and Social Justice (The)
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 2JHS 123 James M KiernanNew York City Geographic District # 8 · 0 mi away691st of 781
ELA 36% · Math 30% - 3JHS 131 Albert EinsteinNew York City Geographic District # 8 · 0.7 mi away616th of 781
ELA 39% · Math 39% - 3Soundview Academy for Culture and ScholarshipNew York City Geographic District # 8 · 0.7 mi away569th of 781
ELA 37% · Math 46% - 1Fannie Lou Hamer Middle SchoolNew York City Geographic District #12 · 0.7 mi away716th of 781
ELA 32% · Math 28% - 5Emblaze Academy Charter SchoolEmblaze Academy Charter School · 0.8 mi away · charter397th of 781
ELA 62% · Math 43% - 6Bronx Academy for Multi-MediaNew York City Geographic District # 8 · 0.9 mi away335th of 781
ELA 42% · Math 73% - 3Pugsley Preparatory AcademyNew York City Geographic District # 8 · 0.9 mi away584th of 781
ELA 41% · Math 40% - 4Emolior AcademyNew York City Geographic District #12 · 1 mi away538th of 781
ELA 44% · Math 43%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is School for Inquiry and Social Justice (The) in?
School for Inquiry and Social Justice (The) is part of the New York City Geographic District # 8 district in Bronx, New York.
Is School for Inquiry and Social Justice (The) a good school?
SchoolRow ranks School for Inquiry and Social Justice (The) 266th of 781 New York middle schools (better than 66% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of School for Inquiry and Social Justice (The)?
Hispanic 79%, Black 13%, Asian 3%, American Indian 2% (409 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near School for Inquiry and Social Justice (The) cost?
The typical home value in zip code 10472 is $701K 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.