School of Performing Arts
Bronx, NY · New York City Geographic District #12 · Grades 6-8
617th of 781 New York middle schools statewide · better than 21%▲ Improving
School of Performing Arts ranking
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.
School of Performing Arts test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
School of Performing Arts students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 167 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 72.3% | 60.5% | ▼ 11.8 pts | |
| Black | 22.0% | 35.3% | ▲ 13.3 pts | |
| White | 1.7% | 2.4% | ▲ 0.7 pts | |
| Asian | 2.3% | 0.6% | ▼ 1.7 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.6% | ▲ 0.6 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.1% | 0.6% | ▼ 0.5 pts |
Homes near School of Performing Arts
Typical home value $523K in zip 10459 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near School of Performing Arts
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 2Accion AcademyNew York City Geographic District #12 · 0 mi away693rd of 781
ELA 33% · Math 33% - 5Emblaze Academy Charter SchoolEmblaze Academy Charter School · 0.4 mi away · charter397th of 781
ELA 62% · Math 43% - 4MS 302 Luisa Dessus CruzNew York City Geographic District # 8 · 0.6 mi away529th of 781
ELA 44% · Math 44% - 2South Bronx Early College Academy Charter SchoolSouth Bronx Early College Academy Charter School · 0.6 mi away · charter661st of 781
ELA 36% · Math 36% - 1South Bronx Academy for Applied MediaNew York City Geographic District # 7 · 0.6 mi away736th of 781
ELA 32% · Math 23% - 1Academy of Public RelationsNew York City Geographic District # 7 · 0.6 mi away777th of 781
ELA 21% · Math 6% - 6Bronx Academy for Multi-MediaNew York City Geographic District # 8 · 0.6 mi away335th of 781
ELA 42% · Math 73% - 1MS 301 Paul L DunbarNew York City Geographic District # 8 · 0.6 mi away769th of 781
ELA 18% · Math 18%
Frequently asked questions
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.