Best middle schools in New York City Geographic District # 8 (2025)
Schools classified as middle schools by NCES. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 12 schools in New York City Geographic District # 8, New York. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and New York.
- Elementary Schools in New York City Geographic District # 8
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- Lowest Student–Teacher Ratio in New York City Geographic District # 8
- Largest Schools in New York City Geographic District # 8
- 166MS 101 Edward R ByrneBronx · Public Middle59% Math proficiency · 576 students
- 256School for Inquiry and Social Justice (The)Bronx · Public Middle56% Math proficiency · 377 students
- 350Urban Institute of MathematicsBronx · Public Middle44% Math proficiency · 361 students
- 434Pugsley Preparatory AcademyBronx · Public Middle34% Math proficiency · 544 students
- 528Soundview Academy for Culture and ScholarshipBronx · Public Middle28% Math proficiency · 240 students
- 626MS 302 Luisa Dessus CruzBronx · Public Middle28% Math proficiency · 319 students
- 726Jhs 123 James M KiernanBronx · Public Middle26% Math proficiency · 466 students
- 825Mott Hall Community SchoolBronx · Public Middle21% Math proficiency · 245 students
- 924Jhs 131 Albert EinsteinBronx · Public Middle22% Math proficiency · 322 students
- 1020Bronx Mathematics Preparatory School (The)Bronx · Public Middle21% Math proficiency · 190 students
- 1117MS 301 Paul L DunbarBronx · Public Middle12% Math proficiency · 148 students
- 1214Bronx Academy for Multi-MediaBronx · Public Middle12% Math proficiency · 144 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MS 101 Edward R Byrne Bronx · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 66.3 Top 50% | 59% Math proficiency | 576 |
| 2 | School for Inquiry and Social Justice (The) Bronx · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 55.9 Top 50% | 56% Math proficiency | 377 |
| 3 | Urban Institute of Mathematics Bronx · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 49.9 Top 50% | 44% Math proficiency | 361 |
| 4 | Pugsley Preparatory Academy Bronx · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 33.5 Lower 50% | 34% Math proficiency | 544 |
| 5 | Soundview Academy for Culture and Scholarship Bronx · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 28.3 Lower 50% | 28% Math proficiency | 240 |
| 6 | MS 302 Luisa Dessus Cruz Bronx · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 26.3 Lower 50% | 28% Math proficiency | 319 |
| 7 | Jhs 123 James M Kiernan Bronx · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 26.1 Lower 50% | 26% Math proficiency | 466 |
| 8 | Mott Hall Community School Bronx · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 24.5 Lower 50% | 21% Math proficiency | 245 |
| 9 | Jhs 131 Albert Einstein Bronx · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 24.3 Lower 50% | 22% Math proficiency | 322 |
| 10 | Bronx Mathematics Preparatory School (The) Bronx · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 20.0 Lower 50% | 21% Math proficiency | 190 |
| 11 | MS 301 Paul L Dunbar Bronx · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 16.5 Lower 50% | 12% Math proficiency | 148 |
| 12 | Bronx Academy for Multi-Media Bronx · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 14.1 Lower 50% | 12% Math proficiency | 144 |
MS 101 Edward R Byrne in Bronx leads the 2025 list of middle schools in New York City Geographic District # 8 with a Success Index (US) of 66.3. Of the 12 schools shown, 12 are public.
For the full picture see the wider New York middle schools rankings, every school on the New York City Geographic District # 8 page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best middle school in New York City Geographic District # 8?
MS 101 Edward R Byrne in Bronx, New York ranks first among middle schools in New York City Geographic District # 8 with a Success Index (US) of 66.3 out of 100 (Enrollment: 576).
How are middle schools in New York City Geographic District # 8 ranked?
Each school's Success Index (US) combines 4 factors: math proficiency (30%), reading proficiency (30%), community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%), students per teacher (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across United States. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.