Bronx Dance Academy School

3617 Bainbridge Ave
Bronx, NY 10467
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 257 students in grades 6-8, Bronx Dance Academy School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 257 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in NY
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Bronx Dance Academy School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

School Overview

Bronx Dance Academy School's student population of 257 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
257 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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School Rankings

Bronx Dance Academy School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bronx Dance Academy School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NY)
#3208 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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10%
46%
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50%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Bronx Dance Academy School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
10%
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Hispanic
79%
29%
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Black
15%
16%
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White
1%
40%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New York.
0.36
This chart displays the diversity score of Bronx Dance Academy School and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bronx Dance Academy School's ranking?
Bronx Dance Academy School is ranked #3208 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Bronx Dance Academy School?
257 students attend Bronx Dance Academy School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Bronx Dance Academy School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bronx Dance Academy School?
Bronx Dance Academy School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Bronx Dance Academy School offer ?
Bronx Dance Academy School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bronx Dance Academy School part of?
Bronx Dance Academy School is part of New York City Geographic District #10 School District.
In what neighborhood is Bronx Dance Academy School located?
Bronx Dance Academy School is located in the Norwood neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 9 other public schools located in Norwood.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 257 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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