The top reported proficiency rate is 39% in English language arts. The lowest is 28% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Jhs 80 Mosholu Parkway (the)
JHS 80 Mosholu Parkway is a public middle school serving sixth through eighth grade in the Bronx, part of New York City Geographic District 10. The school sits on East Mosholu Parkway North in a part of the borough that publicly reported sources describe as a quieter residential corridor compared to the denser commercial hubs further south, with parkway greenery nearby and subway access throughout the borough.
The student body is large for a middle school. The overwhelming majority of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, which reflects the economic profile of the surrounding neighborhood. Demographically, the school is predominantly Hispanic, with smaller shares of Black, Asian, and white students. Data on English learner and special education populations was not available in this data set, which is a gap worth following up on directly with the school, particularly for families with students who may need those services.
On the New York State Testing Program, the school's proficiency picture is uneven across grades and subjects, and sits in the bottom quartile relative to other districts in Bronx County on the overall measure comparing tested subjects and grades. In English Language Arts, sixth graders reach proficiency at a higher rate than seventh and eighth graders, though none of the three grade levels reach a majority. Math tells a different story by grade: seventh grade proficiency is meaningfully higher than sixth or eighth grade, and is the school's strongest result across all subjects tested. Eighth grade science proficiency is the weakest result, with fewer than a third of tested students reaching the bar. Participation rates across all subjects and grades are strong, generally in the low-to-mid nineties in math and science; ELA participation is somewhat lower, particularly in sixth grade. Parents should be aware that trend data was not available, so it is not possible from this data to say whether performance is improving, declining, or holding steady.
No program offerings data was provided, so information about extracurriculars, specialized tracks, or enrichment programs was not available here. A parent interested in what the school offers beyond core academics would want to ask the school directly or consult the New York City public schools directory.
At the district level, a few changes are worth knowing. The NYC Reads mandate, which requires all elementary schools in District 10 to use a phonics-based reading curriculum, rolled out in the 2024-25 school year. That change is at the elementary level rather than JHS 80's middle school grades, but it will shape the literacy preparation of incoming sixth graders over time. Separately, New York City reinstated academic screening for selective high school admissions beginning with the 2023-24 cycle, organizing students into priority tiers based on seventh-grade grades. That shift is directly relevant to students at JHS 80, since their performance in seventh grade now affects access to screened high school seats. NYC also removed district boundaries for middle school applications starting in fall 2024, which means families arriving in fifth grade have broader options, though in-district students still receive priority. District 10 as a whole has seen enrollment decline and carries excess middle school seats, which is the context in which this school operates.
Housing in the zip code reflects a Bronx market that has moved sharply upward recently, with both home values and rents rising at a pace well above the national rate over the past year. Home values here sit below the statewide benchmark, which positions the area as more accessible than many parts of New York State, but the pace of rent increases in particular is worth attention for families who rent.
The Bronx offers genuine transit density for families without a car, and the Mosholu Parkway area is served by subway and bus. The borough's parkland, the New York Botanical Garden, the Bronx Zoo, and extensive library access through the New York Public Library system are all within reach. Development activity across the borough is substantial, with a large pipeline of affordable housing under construction or recently completed.
For a family weighing JHS 80, the honest picture is a school with full state testing participation, a student body drawn from a high-poverty community, and academic results that fall below the midpoint among Bronx County districts. The school's stronger seventh-grade math result is worth noting. Families who want deeper context on student supports, program quality, and recent improvement efforts would be well served by a direct conversation with school leadership.
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