J.H.S. 123 James M. Kieran

J.H.S. 123 James M. Kieran, also known as The Bronx Urban Community Magnet School, serves middle school students in the Bronx with a strong focus on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics) through project-based learning. The school has been recognized as a Nationally Certified Magnet School and received a federal grant to support its innovative approach. Students engage in a variety of enriching activities, including field trips, art studies, filmmaking, and computer science. While the school's relationships with families are rated as excellent, and parent survey responses are overwhelmingly positive, older parent sentiment has raised concerns about safety and security. Student surveys indicate that a majority feel safe in common areas, but a significant portion report that conflicts are not always resolved fairly and bullying can be an issue. Academic proficiency in both ELA and Math is below the citywide 25th percentile, though the share of accelerated coursework is above the 25th percentile. The school shares its building with the School for Inquiry and Social Justice.