A
Very Good
88/100

Special Music School

📚 K – 12 🏫 K-12
📍 129 W 67TH ST, New York, NY 10023
Overall
A
88/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A
Reading 98% · Math 98% proficient · 84th percentile in New York
Graduation
A
95% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against New York schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

88
Repit Score
out of 100
299
Students
enrolled
10.4:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
N/A
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%84/100reading 84th percentile, math 85th percentile among New York high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%82/10095% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%79/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 24% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Many New York high schools report 95% or more of students proficient, so comparisons among top schools here are less precise and we don’t estimate a “versus similar schools” figure. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in New York. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency98% (+41 pts vs. state avg 56%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency98% (+40 pts vs. state avg 57%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate95% (+11 pts vs. state avg 84%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the New York state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White95%95%reading +12 pts, math +12 pts62nd percentile (list)
Asian90%90%reading -1 pts, math -2 pts29th percentile (list)
Low-income90%90%reading +14 pts, math +17 pts67th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 129 W 67TH ST
City New York
ZIP Code 10023
District 3600078
NCES School ID 360007806115
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 10023

Understanding the community around Special Music School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $151,468
Per Capita Income $141,597
Poverty Rate 2.4%
Households Earning $100K+ 63.0%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 83.2%
High School or Higher 97.6%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $1,525,300
Median Rent $2,744
Owner-Occupied 38.1%
Renter-Occupied 61.9%
View full data for ZIP 10023 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Special Music School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 48.2%
Female 51.8%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 40.8%
Asian 21.1%
Hispanic/Latino 17.1%
Two or More Races 13.4%
Black 7.0%
American Indian 0.3%
Pacific Islander 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 299
Teachers (FTE) 28.7
Student:Teacher Ratio 10.4:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Special Music School?
Special Music School has a Repit School Score of 88 out of 100, earning a grade of A. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Special Music School?
Special Music School has 299 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.4:1.
What grades does Special Music School serve?
Special Music School serves grades K – 12 and is classified as a K-12. This is a public school.
How much funding does Special Music School receive per student?
Special Music School receives funding data not available in per-pupil spending from its district. This is below the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Special Music School in 10023 ▼
Avg Home Value
$1,457,669
Avg Monthly Rent
$5,049
1-Year Change
+4.2%
% Renters
61.9%

Other Schools in 10023

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026