M.S. 129 Academy for Independent Learning and Leadership
2055 Mapes Avenue, Bronx, NY 10460
About this school
Public choice option that is not guaranteed by address and generally depends on district choice or broader application rules.
At the Academy for Independent Learning and Leadership, we believe that Royalty Resides in the Bronx. Our scholars - our Young Kings and Queens - are celebrated for their unique identities, brilliance, and potential to make an impact on the world. Our school community is built on a culture of academic excellence, character, and service. Every day, we live our school pledge - especially its most powerful reminder: WE ARE POWER, WE ARE PEACE, STAND UP AND SPEAK! Our scholars take challenging, engaging classes in core subjects like ELA, math, science, and social studies while pursuing their passions in social justice, visual and graphic arts, technology, music, and financial literacy. Learning is centered around who they are - allowing every Young King and Queen to grow confidently and connect their learning to their own lives and community. By the time they graduate, they will be academically prepared for high school and equipped with the leadership, critical thinking, and compassion to make a difference. The Academy for Independent Learning and Leadership empowers every Young King and Queen to embrace their greatness and to transform their schools, their neighborhoods, and their futures.
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Student demographics
NYC School Quality Snapshot · Reporting period: 2024-10-31 · Source release: 2025 · unknown · Retrieved September 10, 2026 · Source-reported for the stated period; retrieval does not establish present-day accuracy. Only the categories available in this record are shown; totals may be below 100%.
Academic measures
NYC School Quality Snapshot · Source release: 2025 release (measurement periods vary). Proficiency is the share of tested students meeting state standards, not a school rating.
- ELA proficiency
- 47%2025 NY State tests
- Math proficiency
- 42%2025 NY State tests
- Student attendance
- 91%September 2024-June 2025
Sources and data dates
- School listing
- NYC School Search · Reporting period not recorded · unknown · Retrieved September 10, 2026 · Measurement period is not established; retrieval date is not the date of the underlying fact.
- Stored rating
- GreatSchools Summary Rating · Reporting period not recorded · unknown · Retrieved September 10, 2026 · GreatSchools-owned stored rating; measurement period undisclosed. Not an independently verified or current-year score.
- Enrollment
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- School description
- NYC School Quality Snapshot · Reporting period: 2025 release (measurement periods vary) · unknown · Retrieved September 10, 2026 · Measurement period is not established; retrieval date is not the date of the underlying fact.
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