M.S. 129 Academy for Independent Learning and Leadership 2055 Mapes Avenue, The Bronx, NY 10460

"This school is OK. Its good for students who know how to deal with middle school correctly. There's a few kind kids here but there's way too much drama. The problem is more the students then the teachers although not all teachers here are the best. This is coming from a student who's been here for a while. For students who are new/ planning to come don't trust anyone and that's a life lesson for anything. They can always use what you tell them against you causing drama that can ruin your image for middle school and high-school. Besides that, so far we don't have homework so no need to be so overwhelmed by that. The classes are pretty easy if you just respect your teachers and do everything you need to do. There's way too many threats and fights here though which is a problem. You will literally be cyber bullied on the internet and while ur walking. Watch who you hang around with and be kind, respectful, and do everything you need to do. Middle school determines which high-school you need to go to and high schools specifically look at 7th grade and 8th grade report cards. For parents reading these reviews, yes some are positive reviews but it was from 2015, 2016, 2017, etc and staff has changed and the school. I'm writing this review and hopefully the school makes our ms 129 school successful, helps us feel welcomed, and safe. I'm also writing this because I want others to know how it really is here so they do not go down the wrong path and end up in a bad situation here."

"goofy ahh school dr clarke is mean and ms gerrero too and the kids there are odee dumb, mfs stay fightin n stuff but W school would recommend if ur not a soft kid that cant take jokes. best teachers are Mr.C and sometimes Ms renda and as long as u pay attention non stop u good and be the teacher pet but not the annoying teacher pet. trust it works"

"Ms. Gerrero is really mean she makes up lies about students at the school Other then that is great even though they serve the same food every single day"

"I like this school, I made many friends here. I learned a lot of lessons in this school and met many different characters. This school made me wiser and also tougher."

"I went there for almost two years...the bullying was out of hand. And the principle and staff was actually very nice .."