Top Rankings
New York City Geographic District #11 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 20 public middle schools serving 10,626 students in New York City Geographic District #11. This district's average middle testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public middle schools in New York.
Public Middle Schools in New York City Geographic District #11 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the New York public middle school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public middle school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
61 Schools
1,658 Schools
# Students
29,940 Students
883,739 Students
# Teachers
2,521 Teachers
83,548 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
New York City Geographic District #11, which is ranked #786 of all 1,008 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has increased from 71% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#776 out of 1017 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
78%
Graduation Rate
85%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.67
0.74
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
9%
9%
% Hispanic
46%
31%
% Black
32%
20%
% White
10%
36%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Best New York City Geographic District #11 Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
P.s. 19 Judith K Weiss
(Math: 66% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
311 E 237th St
Bronx, NY 10470
(718) 324-1924
Bronx, NY 10470
(718) 324-1924
Gr: PK-8 | 679 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22.
I.s. 181 Pablo Casals
(Math: 37% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
800 Baychester Ave
Bronx, NY 10475
(718) 904-5600
Bronx, NY 10475
(718) 904-5600
Gr: 6-8 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Ps/ms 498 Van Nest Academy
(Math: 55% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1640 Bronxdale Ave
Bronx, NY 10462
(718) 409-3001
Bronx, NY 10462
(718) 409-3001
Gr: K-8 | 603 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #44.
P.s. 83 Donald Hertz
(Math: 51% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
950 Rhinelander Ave
Bronx, NY 10462
(718) 863-1993
Bronx, NY 10462
(718) 863-1993
Gr: K-8 | 1,451 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #55.
Junior High School 127 Castle Hill
(Math: 43% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1560 Purdy St
Bronx, NY 10462
(718) 892-8600
Bronx, NY 10462
(718) 892-8600
Gr: 6-8 | 778 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
P.s. 175 City Island
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 City Island Ave
Bronx, NY 10464
(718) 885-1093
Bronx, NY 10464
(718) 885-1093
Gr: PK-8 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #77.
Pelham Academy Of Academics And Community Engagement
(Math: 39% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2441 Wallace Ave
Bronx, NY 10467
(718) 881-3136
Bronx, NY 10467
(718) 881-3136
Gr: 6-8 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #88.
Ps/ms 194
(Math: 50% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2365 Waterbury Ave
Bronx, NY 10462
(718) 892-5270
Bronx, NY 10462
(718) 892-5270
Gr: K-8 | 1,169 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #99.
Junior High School 144 Michelangelo
(Math: 41% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2545 Gunther Ave
Bronx, NY 10469
(718) 794-9749
Bronx, NY 10469
(718) 794-9749
Gr: 6-8 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1010.
Middle School 180 Dr Daniel Hale Williams
(Math: 27% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
700 Baychester Ave
Bronx, NY 10475
(718) 904-5650
Bronx, NY 10475
(718) 904-5650
Gr: 6-8 | 762 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1111.
P.s. 89
(Math: 43% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
980 Mace Ave
Bronx, NY 10469
(718) 653-0835
Bronx, NY 10469
(718) 653-0835
Gr: PK-8 | 1,169 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1212.
Bronx Green Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2441 Wallace Ave
Bronx, NY 10467
(718) 325-6593
Bronx, NY 10467
(718) 325-6593
Gr: 6-8 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1313.
One World Middle School At Edenwald
(Math: 29% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3750 Baychester Ave
Bronx, NY 10466
(718) 515-6780
Bronx, NY 10466
(718) 515-6780
Gr: 6-8 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1414.
Baychester Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3750 Baychester Ave
Bronx, NY 10466
(718) 547-1890
Bronx, NY 10466
(718) 547-1890
Gr: 6-8 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1515.
Cornerstone Academy For Social Action Middle School (Casa)
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3441 Steenwick Ave
Bronx, NY 10475
(718) 794-7970
Bronx, NY 10475
(718) 794-7970
Gr: 6-8 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1616.
Pelham Gardens Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2545 Gunther Ave
Bronx, NY 10469
(718) 794-9750
Bronx, NY 10469
(718) 794-9750
Gr: 6-8 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1717.
Bronx Park Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2441 Wallace Ave
Bronx, NY 10467
(718) 652-6090
Bronx, NY 10467
(718) 652-6090
Gr: 6-8 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1818.
Bronx Alliance Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3750 Baychester Ave
Bronx, NY 10466
(718) 652-2060
Bronx, NY 10466
(718) 652-2060
Gr: 6-8 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1919.
Leaders Of Tomorrow
(Math: 14% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3710 Barnes Ave
Bronx, NY 10467
(718) 994-1028
Bronx, NY 10467
(718) 994-1028
Gr: 6-8 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2020.
North Bronx School Of Empowerment
(Math: 23% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3710 Barnes Ave
Bronx, NY 10467
(718) 652-0519
Bronx, NY 10467
(718) 652-0519
Gr: 6-8 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Recent Articles
How Public Schools Train Staff Each Year
Learn how public schools train staff each year through professional development, safety training, technology instruction, and ongoing educational support.
What Substitute Teachers Experience in Public Schools
Discover what substitute teachers experience in public schools, including daily responsibilities, challenges, rewards, and their role in student success.
How Teachers Collaborate Across Departments in Public Schools
Learn how teachers collaborate across departments to improve student outcomes, strengthen instruction, and prepare students for real-world success.
