MS 53 Brian Piccolo
Far Rockaway, NY · New York City Geographic District #27
Regular public school · Grades 6-8 · City, large
689th of 781 New York middle schools statewide · better than 12%▲ Improving
10-45 NAMEOKE ST, Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718)471-6900NCES ID 360012301972Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 241 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2005, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 32.9% | 46.9% | ▲ 14.0 pts | |
| Black | 64.5% | 42.3% | ▼ 22.2 pts | |
| White | 1.4% | 5.4% | ▲ 4.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 1.7% | ▲ 1.7 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 1.7% | ▲ 1.7 pts | |
| Asian | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.8% | ▲ 0.8 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 $679K in zip 11691 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 MS 53 Brian Piccolo
- #367Village AcademyNew York City Geographic District #27 · 0 mi away367th of 781
ELA 47% ▲15 · Math 62% ▲28Compare - #287Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy VINew York City Geographic District #27 · 0.7 mi away287th of 781
ELA 67% ▲35 · Math 56% ▲22Compare - #445Lawrence Middle School at Broadway CampusLawrence Union Free School District · 0.9 mi away445th of 781
Compare - #51Woodmere Middle SchoolHewlett-Woodmere Union Free School District · 3.4 mi away51st of 781
ELA 68% ▲36 · Math 100% ▲66Compare - #607Collaborative Arts Middle SchoolNew York City Geographic District #29 · 4.2 mi away607th of 781
ELA 49% ▲17 · Math 30% ▼4Compare - #362Community Voices Middle SchoolNew York City Geographic District #29 · 4.2 mi away362nd of 781
ELA 46% ▲14 · Math 63% ▲29Compare - #288Lynbrook South Middle SchoolLynbrook Union Free School District · 4.6 mi away288th of 781
ELA 53% ▲21 · Math 70% ▲36Compare - #486Waterside School for LeadershipNew York City Geographic District #27 · 4.6 mi away486th of 781
ELA 51% ▲19 · Math 42% ▲8Compare
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.