The top reported proficiency rate is 58% in Math. The lowest is 37% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Comprehensive Model School Project Ms 327
Comprehensive Model School Project MS 327 is a middle and high school serving grades six through twelve on Jerome Avenue in the Bronx. The school enrolls a mid-sized student body that reflects the South Bronx's demographics: the vast majority of students are Hispanic, with a smaller share identifying as Black, and most qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Nearly all tested grades show measurable proficiency in math, with roughly half or more of students in grades six, seven, and eight meeting state standards. English language arts proficiency runs lower across the middle grades, ranging from under four in ten to about five in ten. Eighth-grade science proficiency sits below math and English, with about four in ten students meeting the standard.
The school sits within New York City Geographic District 9, which has been managing significant enrollment decline over recent years, though that decline has stabilized in the most recent reporting period. District 9 has undergone substantial curriculum standardization in both reading and math. Elementary schools use one of three city-approved literacy curriculums built on phonics research, and middle schools, including this one, use EL Education for math. These mandates represent a shift from the school-level autonomy that had previously characterized the district and mean families will encounter standardized instructional approaches rather than school-by-school variation.
The Jerome Avenue location sits in the South Bronx, a neighborhood characterized by density and walkability. The broader Bronx is experiencing substantial growth in affordable housing development, with major projects underway in nearby areas and transit expansion planned through the Penn Access initiative, which will add Metro-North stops. The local housing market reflects the borough's position as a growth area; median home values and rents in the 10452 zip code are notably lower than the state benchmark, making the area affordable relative to much of the region.
Academically, this school's proficiency rates position it at the top of the range among its county's districts in overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades. The math proficiency across middle grades is a relative strength. English language arts results are softer, particularly at the sixth-grade level, and a parent may want to look into the school's approach to building language and literacy skills at the secondary level. State testing data for high school grades (nine through twelve) is not available, as New York does not administer state assessments at those grade levels. Graduation rates and data on chronic absenteeism were also not provided. For families with students at the high school level, these gaps mean the picture of the school's secondary outcomes remains incomplete and could be worth exploring directly with the school. The school does not report data on students with individualized education plans or English learners, so a family with students in either group would benefit from asking the school about its support structures and services.
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