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Jhs 123 James M Kiernan

Bronx, NY

Test scores
New York State tests, 2024–25

English language arts

383 tested · 94% of students

36% scored proficient. In 2023–24, 36% did.

  • Level 410%
  • Level 326%
  • Level 222%
  • Level 142%

Math

393 tested · 97% of students

30% scored proficient. In 2023–24, 33% did.

  • Level 46%
  • Level 323%
  • Level 225%
  • Level 145%

Science

141 tested · 94% of students

29% scored proficient. In 2023–24, 17% did.

  • Level 43%
  • Level 326%
  • Level 252%
  • Level 119%

Proficient means Level 3 or 4, out of the students tested.

Safety incidents
New York State Education Department
Measure2022–232023–24
Enrolled530538
Assault01
Weapons possession21
Harassment, bullying, discrimination3634
Cyberbullying102
Bomb threat01
False alarm01
Drugs32
Other threats13

None reported: Homicide, sexual offense, alcohol.

NYC Quality Report
2024-25 · Ranked among all NYC public schools
Attendance Rate89%
Teacher Attendance95%
Experienced Teachers88%
NYC Admissions Demand

2025-26 Admissions Cycle

The Bronx Urban Community Magnet School

Zone Priority

Apps/Seat

1.0

Applicants

124

Seats

120

Students with Disabilities

Apps/Seat

1.0

Applicants

31

Seats

30

School Transportation

2025-2026 school year

The transportation services this school receives. The city's Office of Pupil Transportation decides who qualifies and sets the specific stops, routes, and schedules, which aren't shown here.

  • Yellow bus to designated stops
    Stop-to-school service for general-education students.
  • Door-to-door service
    Curb-to-curb pickup, usually for students with an IEP, a 504 plan, or a medical need.
  • Student MetroCards or OMNY cards
    Public-transit fare for students who qualify.
  • Mid-day service
    Transportation during the school day.
  • After-school transportation
    Service for late-day and after-school programs.
Bus companies
HOYT TRANSPORTATION CORP.LITTLE LISA BUS CO. INC.LITTLE RICHIE BUS SERVICEPIONEER TRANSPORTATION CORPPRIDE TRANSPORTATION
School Profile

Location

City, Large

Enrollment

537 students

Student-Teacher Ratio

10:1

Demographics
Hispanic/Latino78.2%
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White0.7%
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Black or African American16.2%
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Asian3.5%
x
Two or More Races0.2%
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American Indian or Alaska Native1.1%
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Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.0%
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Courses and Activities

Updated 4mo ago

AP Courses1

World Languages (Middle School)

Arts8

Creative Writing, Fitness, Health, Music,

Sports3

Baseball (Coed), Flag Football (Coed), Volleyball (Coed)

Clubs and Activities15

Chess, Dance, Fitness, Gardening,

Public school directory

NCES ID 360008502456

District
New York City Geographic District # 8
Status
Open
School category
Regular School
Charter
No
Virtual instruction
No virtual instruction
Enrollment
537 students
Teachers (FTE)
52.2

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