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New School For Leadership And Journalism vs. Riverdale/kingsbridge Academy (Ms/hs 141)

Should you attend New School For Leadership And Journalism or Riverdale/kingsbridge Academy (Ms/hs 141)? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
New School For Leadership And Journalism
120 W 231st St
Bronx, NY 10463
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Riverdale/kingsbridge Academy (Ms/hs 141)
660 W 237th St
Bronx, NY 10463
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

New School For Leadership And Journalism ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)

Riverdale/kingsbridge Academy (Ms/hs 141) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 577 students in grades 6-8, New School For Leadership And Journalism ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,380 students in grades 6-12, Riverdale/kingsbridge Academy (Ms/hs 141) ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-12
Total Students
577 students
1,380 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at New School For Leadership And Journalism over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Riverdale/kingsbridge Academy (Ms/hs 141) over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at New School For Leadership And Journalism.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Riverdale/kingsbridge Academy (Ms/hs 141).
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
92 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at New School For Leadership And Journalism over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Riverdale/kingsbridge Academy (Ms/hs 141) over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at New School For Leadership And Journalism with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #10 and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Riverdale/kingsbridge Academy (Ms/hs 141) with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #10 and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#2531 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
#1633 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of New School For Leadership And Journalism, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Riverdale/kingsbridge Academy (Ms/hs 141), encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
34%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
53%
(Top 50% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at New School For Leadership And Journalism who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #10 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Riverdale/kingsbridge Academy (Ms/hs 141) who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #10 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
54%
(Top 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
57%
(Top 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at New School For Leadership And Journalism who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #10 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Riverdale/kingsbridge Academy (Ms/hs 141) who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #10 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
86%
(Top 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Riverdale/kingsbridge Academy (Ms/hs 141) who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #10 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
n/a
85-89%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Riverdale/kingsbridge Academy (Ms/hs 141) with the average graduation rate observed in the New York City Geographic District #10 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of New School For Leadership And Journalism by grade.
This chart displays the students of Riverdale/kingsbridge Academy (Ms/hs 141) by grade.
Grade 6 Students
133
253
Grade 7 Students
217
225
Grade 8 Students
226
216
Grade 9 Students
-
188
Grade 10 Students
-
191
Grade 11 Students
-
144
Grade 12 Students
-
163
Ungraded Students
1
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Riverdale/kingsbridge Academy (Ms/hs 141), versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New York City Geographic District #10 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
1%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at New School For Leadership And Journalism, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District #10 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Riverdale/kingsbridge Academy (Ms/hs 141), versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District #10 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
88%
60%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at New School For Leadership And Journalism, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District #10 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Riverdale/kingsbridge Academy (Ms/hs 141), versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District #10 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
8%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at New School For Leadership And Journalism, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District #10 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Riverdale/kingsbridge Academy (Ms/hs 141), versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District #10 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
3%
23%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at New School For Leadership And Journalism, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District #10 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Riverdale/kingsbridge Academy (Ms/hs 141), versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District #10 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
2%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Riverdale/kingsbridge Academy (Ms/hs 141), versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Geographic District #10 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.22
0.58
This chart showcases the diversity score of New School For Leadership And Journalism, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #10 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Riverdale/kingsbridge Academy (Ms/hs 141), juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #10 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
54%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at New School For Leadership And Journalism, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District #10 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Riverdale/kingsbridge Academy (Ms/hs 141), juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District #10 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at New School For Leadership And Journalism, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District #10 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Riverdale/kingsbridge Academy (Ms/hs 141), juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District #10 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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