Middle School 223 Laboratory School of Finance and Technology

Middle School 223 Laboratory School of Finance and Technology

Public Middle, High School | Grade 6-12
360 E 145TH St,  Bronx, NY
New York City Geographic District No. 7
4.2
3.7
661 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Principal - Mr. Ramon Gonzalez
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Average SAT Score
1080
Math Proficiency
53%
Reading Proficiency
57%
Average GPA
3.31
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
A-
Teachers
B
College Prep
B+
Administration
A-
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
B-
Sports
C+
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.31
Reading Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
53%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
57
Full Time Teachers
57
Teachers in First or Second Year
42.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1080
Math
540
Verbal
540
Number of AP Courses
1
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
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Test Scores

Science
13%
State Average
20%
Math
20%
State Average
22%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
358:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.9%
Male
49.1%
Hispanic
81.7%
Black
15%
Two or more races
1.1%
White
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#135 Niche Standout MS in New York
#252 Niche Standout HS in New York
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
New York University 74 Students
Fordham University 64 Students
CUNY Hunter College 55 Students
Syracuse University 52 Students
Cornell University 47 Students
Lehman College - City University of New York (CUNY) 43 Students
Pace University 42 Students
Columbia University 39 Students
Boston University 32 Students
CUNY Baruch College 32 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 57 Students
Business 41 Students
Biology 32 Students
Nursing 26 Students
Finance 25 Students
Computer Science 24 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 18 Students
Marketing 17 Students
English 17 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 16 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.2 32 Reviews
4.0 Senior
11/30/2022
The laboratory school of finance and technology is a school were students are able to get a sufficient amount of education in the Bronx. From visiting other schools in the Bronx I would say my school is definitely on top of the list of best schools in the district!
3.0 Senior
12/30/2021
Overall, it's a pretty good school. The biggest issue I have with it is its lack of a wide variety of classes, especially science courses.
3.0 Senior
8/26/2020
Overall, the school is okay. It is one of the best schools in the Bronx. High-school students are given the chance to take the finance or tech field in regards to classes when they reach sophmore year and there is a variety of AP courses like AP Literature, AP Lang, AP Calculus, AP Physics, AP Biology, AP Computer Science, and much more.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.7 9 Reviews
5.0 teacher
12/6/2015
I am a teacher at MS/HS 223 and love it. I teach 6th and 7th grade and I'm very impressed with the professionalism of our staff and leaders. We were recently honored as a Chancellor's Distinguished Dual Language School, and our school has partnered with numerous organizations to bring educational an...
1.0 other
8/10/2015
This school is NOT what it appears to be! A lot of the teachers at 223 quit annually because the admin "bullies" them.
5.0 teacher
5/21/2013
The Laboratory School of Finance and Technology is an exciting and innovative student-centered learning community that provides a rigorous academic program in a supportive environment. Our friendly and colorful classrooms are laboratories of intensive and challenging instruction. Located on the corn...
5.0 other
7/19/2012
I Graduated MS.223 This Year And I Enjoyed My 3 Years In This School. Even Though I Was a Handful,None Of My Teachers Let Me Down And None Of The Teachers Gave Up On Me! The School Is In A Bad Neighborhood But It Is A Great School Academically. The Work Given Is Challenging To Have Your Mind Working...

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Middle School 223 Laboratory School of Finance and Technology is a public school for students in grades 6-12 in Bronx, NY and is served by the New York City Geographic District No. 7 in New York. The school has a total enrollment of 661 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 53% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 57% are proficient in reading. Middle School 223 Laboratory School of Finance and Technology has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.31, the graduation rate is 95%, and the average SAT score is 1080. The average home value in this area is $713,268. Discover additional schools in the area, like Walkabout Bronx High School, Hostos-Lincoln Academy of Science, Health Opportunities High School, and more. Learn more about what Bronx has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Middle School 223 Laboratory School of Finance and Technology.

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