School of Performing Arts
Bronx, NY · New York City Geographic District #12
Regular public school · Grades 6-8 · City, large
617th of 781 New York middle schools statewide · better than 21%▲ Improving
977 FOX ST, Bronx, NY 10459
(718)589-4844NCES ID 360009005169Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks School of Performing Arts 617th 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 21% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 6th in 2019 to 21th 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 167 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2005, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 69.2% | 60.5% | ▼ 8.7 pts | |
| Black | 24.6% | 35.3% | ▲ 10.7 pts | |
| White | 0.3% | 2.4% | ▲ 2.1 pts | |
| Asian | 4.1% | 0.6% | ▼ 3.5 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.6% | ▲ 0.6 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.8% | 0.6% | ▼ 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 $523K in zip 10459 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 School of Performing Arts
- #693Accion AcademyNew York City Geographic District #12 · 0 mi away693rd of 781
ELA 33% ▲2 · Math 33% ▼14Compare - #397Emblaze Academy Charter SchoolEmblaze Academy Charter School · 0.4 mi away · charter397th of 781
ELA 62% ▲31 · Math 43% ▼4Compare - #529MS 302 Luisa Dessus CruzNew York City Geographic District # 8 · 0.6 mi away529th of 781
ELA 44% ▲13 · Math 44% ▼3Compare - #661South Bronx Early College Academy Charter SchoolSouth Bronx Early College Academy Charter School · 0.6 mi away · charter661st of 781
ELA 36% ▲5 · Math 36% ▼11Compare - #736South Bronx Academy for Applied MediaNew York City Geographic District # 7 · 0.6 mi away736th of 781
ELA 32% ▲1 · Math 23% ▼24Compare - #777Academy of Public RelationsNew York City Geographic District # 7 · 0.6 mi away777th of 781
ELA 21% ▼10 · Math 6% ▼41Compare - #335Bronx Academy for Multi-MediaNew York City Geographic District # 8 · 0.6 mi away335th of 781
ELA 42% ▲11 · Math 73% ▲26Compare - #769MS 301 Paul L DunbarNew York City Geographic District # 8 · 0.6 mi away769th of 781
ELA 18% ▼13 · Math 18% ▼29Compare
What school district is School of Performing Arts in?
School of Performing Arts is part of the New York City Geographic District #12 district in Bronx, New York.
Is School of Performing Arts a good school?
SchoolRow ranks School of Performing Arts 617th of 781 New York middle schools (better than 21% 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 of Performing Arts?
Hispanic 61%, Black 35%, White 2% (167 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near School of Performing Arts cost?
The typical home value in zip code 10459 is $523K 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.