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M.S. 129 Academy for Independent Learning & Leadership
Grades:
6-8
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2055 Mapes Avenue
Bronx NY 10460
Bronx NY 10460
Phone:
718-933-5976
Our Insights
M.S. 129 Academy for Independent Learning & Leadership in Tremont is a neighborhood school serving grades 6 through 8. This school shares a building with Kappa III.
This school prepares students well to progress to the next grade and helps them improve their test scores, as compared to other schools with similar students. The principal has been leading this school since 2011.
This school prioritizes children who live in the school zone, but anyone is welcome to apply. To see if your address is zoned for this school please use our school search. For more information about zoned school enrollment and advice on how to find a program, please visit our New to NYC page and see the "Zoned Schools and other options" section.
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Citywide Average Key
This school is
Better
Near
Worse
than the citywide average
Is this school safe and well-run?
From 2018-19 NYC School Survey
How many teachers say order and discipline are maintained at this school?
88%
75%
Citywide Average
How many students say they feel safe in the hallways, bathrooms and locker rooms?
87%
82%
Citywide Average
How many students think bullying happens most or all of the time at this school?
57%
52%
Citywide Average
How many teachers say the principal is an effective manager?
97%
82%
Citywide Average
How many teachers say they would recommend this school to other families?
97%
81%
Citywide Average
From 2017-18 NY State Report Card
How many students were suspended?
2%
3%
Citywide Average
From this school's most recent Quality Review Report
From 2018-19 School Quality Guide
How many teachers have 3 or more years of experience teaching?
82%
75%
Citywide Average
Years of principal experience at this school
7.0
How do students perform academically?
From 2018 State ELA+Math Results Summary
How many middle school students scored 3-4 on the state math exam?
32%
37%
Citywide Average
How many middle school students scored 3-4 on the state reading exam?
34%
42%
Citywide Average
From 2018 Middle School Directory
What high schools do most graduates attend?
H.E.R.O. High (Health, Education, and Research Occupations High School), Bronx High School for Law and Community Service, and High School for Energy and Technology
Accelerated courses offered for high school credit
Algebra I, Living Environment
From 2018-19 School Quality Guide
How many 8th-graders earn high school credit?
28%
32%
Citywide Average
Who does this school serve?
From 2018-19 Demographic Snapshot
Enrollment
541
Asian
3%
Black
23%
Hispanic
71%
White
2%
Other
1%
Free or reduced priced lunch
90%
Students with disabilities
26%
English language learners
13%
From 2018-19 School Quality Guide
Average daily attendance
91%
93%
Citywide Average
How many students miss 18 or more days of school?
25%
23%
Citywide Average
From 2018 School Directories
Uniforms required?
No
This school offers Transitional Bilingual Education in Spanish.
How does this school serve special populations?
From 2018 State ELA+Math Results Summary
How many students with disabilities scored 3-4 on the state math exam?
14%
14%
Citywide Average
How many students with disabilities scored 3-4 on the state reading exam?
13%
15%
Citywide Average
How many English language learners scored 3-4 on the state math exam?
6%
14%
Citywide Average
How many English language learners scored 3-4 on the state reading exam?
5%
6%
Citywide Average
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Contact & Location
Location
Tremont
(District 12)
Trains:
, 
to West Farms Sq - East Tremont Ave
, to West Farms Sq - East Tremont Ave
Buses:
Bx12, Bx15, Bx17, Bx19, Bx21, Bx36, Bx40, Bx42, Bx9, Q44-SBS
Contact
Principal
Raymond Granda
Other Details
Shared campus?
Yes
This school shares a building with Kappa III
Uniforms required?
No
Metal detectors?
No
Zone for the 2019-2020 school year. Call school to confirm.
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