MS 53 Brian Piccolo
Far Rockaway, NY · New York City Geographic District #27 · Grades 6-8
689th of 781 New York middle schools statewide · better than 12%▲ Improving
MS 53 Brian Piccolo ranking
SchoolRow ranks MS 53 Brian Piccolo 689th 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 12% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 2th in 2019 to 12th in 2025 — improving.
MS 53 Brian Piccolo test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
MS 53 Brian Piccolo students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 241 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 30.8% | 46.9% | ▲ 16.1 pts | |
| Black | 65.4% | 42.3% | ▼ 23.1 pts | |
| White | 1.2% | 5.4% | ▲ 4.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.6% | 1.7% | ▲ 1.1 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 1.7% | ▲ 1.7 pts | |
| Asian | 1.7% | 1.2% | ▼ 0.5 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.8% | ▲ 0.8 pts |
Homes near MS 53 Brian Piccolo
Typical home value $679K in zip 11691 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near MS 53 Brian Piccolo
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 6Village AcademyNew York City Geographic District #27 · 0 mi away367th of 781
ELA 47% · Math 62% - 7Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy VINew York City Geographic District #27 · 0.7 mi away287th of 781
ELA 67% · Math 56% - 5Lawrence Middle School at Broadway CampusLawrence Union Free School District · 0.9 mi away445th of 781
- 10Woodmere Middle SchoolHewlett-Woodmere Union Free School District · 3.4 mi away51st of 781
ELA 68% · Math 100% - 3Collaborative Arts Middle SchoolNew York City Geographic District #29 · 4.2 mi away607th of 781
ELA 49% · Math 30% - 6Community Voices Middle SchoolNew York City Geographic District #29 · 4.2 mi away362nd of 781
ELA 46% · Math 63% - 7Lynbrook South Middle SchoolLynbrook Union Free School District · 4.6 mi away288th of 781
ELA 53% · Math 70% - 4Waterside School for LeadershipNew York City Geographic District #27 · 4.6 mi away486th of 781
ELA 51% · Math 42%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is MS 53 Brian Piccolo in?
MS 53 Brian Piccolo is part of the New York City Geographic District #27 district in Far Rockaway, New York.
Is MS 53 Brian Piccolo a good school?
SchoolRow ranks MS 53 Brian Piccolo 689th of 781 New York middle schools (better than 12% 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 53 Brian Piccolo?
Hispanic 47%, Black 42%, White 5%, Pacific Islander 2% (241 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near MS 53 Brian Piccolo cost?
The typical home value in zip code 11691 is $679K 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.