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SPECIAL MUSIC SCHOOL

129 W 67TH ST, NEW YORK, NY 10023NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 3
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG12Non-Charter
295
Students
Total enrolled
10.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
31% vs nat'l
76/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
51% vs nat'l
Small public school
Serves 295 students in grades KG–12 in NEW YORK, New York.
High opportunity neighborhood
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 76th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
10.6 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is well below the national average — smaller classes of 15.4:1.
About This School

SPECIAL MUSIC SCHOOL is a mid-sized other in NEW YORK, New York, serving grades KG–12 with 295 students. With only 24% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community. The surrounding neighborhood has an opportunity score of 76/100 — above the national median — suggesting children from modest-income families here tend to reach stronger economic outcomes as adults.

Student Body & Demographics at SPECIAL MUSIC SCHOOL

295
Total Students
10.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
24%
Free Lunch
28
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution142 male · 153 female
48%
52%
Male 48%Female 52%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility24%
National avg 52% · 71 students
Student Composition
21%
35%
17%
8%
19%
Asian21%
White35%
Hispanic / Latino17%
Black8%
Multiracial19%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 360007806115

Academic Outcomes at SPECIAL MUSIC SCHOOL

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
76
/ 100
High opportunity neighborhood

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 76th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 100th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 10023

School Resources & Funding

Funding data not availableDistrict did not report fiscal data to NCES.
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • High neighborhood opportunity score (76/100) — strong long-term economic outlook for children
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelOther
GradesKG – 12
Location
CountyNew York County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
Phone: (212)501-3318
NCES ID: 360007806115
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in NEW YORK seeking a public school, especially those prioritizing smaller class sizes and more individualized teacher access. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

Location
129 W 67TH ST, NEW YORK, NY 10023
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Other
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.