Bronx Studio School For Writers And Artists

928 Simpson St
Bronx, NY 10459
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 614 students in grades 6-12, Bronx Studio School For Writers And Artists 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 25% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% 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: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 614 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : 80-84% (Btm 50% in NY)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Bronx Studio School For Writers And Artists ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Bronx Studio School For Writers And Artists's student population of 614 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
614 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Bronx Studio School For Writers And Artists 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 Studio School For Writers And Artists is 0.35, 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)
#3483 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Bronx Studio School For Writers And Artists, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25%
46%
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34%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Bronx Studio School For Writers And Artists 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.
55-59%
78%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Bronx Studio School For Writers And Artists and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
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
18%
16%
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White
2%
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.35
This chart displays the diversity score of Bronx Studio School For Writers And Artists and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
80-84%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Bronx Studio School For Writers And Artists and public school graduation rate of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 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 (19-20)
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Bronx Studio School For Writers And Artists and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bronx Studio School For Writers And Artists's ranking?
Bronx Studio School For Writers And Artists is ranked #3483 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Bronx Studio School For Writers And Artists often compared to?
Bronx Studio School For Writers And Artistsis often viewed alongside schools like Pharos Academy Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bronx Studio School For Writers And Artists?
The graduation rate of Bronx Studio School For Writers And Artists is 80-84%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Bronx Studio School For Writers And Artists?
614 students attend Bronx Studio School For Writers And Artists.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Bronx Studio School For Writers And Artists students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bronx Studio School For Writers And Artists?
Bronx Studio School For Writers And Artists has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Bronx Studio School For Writers And Artists offer ?
Bronx Studio School For Writers And Artists offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bronx Studio School For Writers And Artists part of?
Bronx Studio School For Writers And Artists is part of New York City Geographic District # 8 School District.
In what neighborhood is Bronx Studio School For Writers And Artists located?
Bronx Studio School For Writers And Artists is located in the Woodstock neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 22 other public schools located in Woodstock.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 614 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : 80-84% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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