Serving 562 students in grades 6-8, Pugsley Preparatory Academy 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 24% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 562 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pugsley Preparatory Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Pugsley Preparatory Academy's student population of 562 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
562 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pugsley Preparatory Academy 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 Pugsley Preparatory Academy is 0.64, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#3055 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
26%
10%
Hispanic
53%
29%
Black
12%
16%
White
4%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pugsley Preparatory Academy's ranking?
Pugsley Preparatory Academy is ranked #3055 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Pugsley Preparatory Academy often compared to?
Pugsley Preparatory Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Junior High School 123 James M Kiernan, Dr Emmett W Bassett School, Mott Hall V by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Pugsley Preparatory Academy?
562 students attend Pugsley Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Pugsley Preparatory Academy students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pugsley Preparatory Academy?
Pugsley Preparatory Academy has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Pugsley Preparatory Academy offer ?
Pugsley Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Pugsley Preparatory Academy part of?
Pugsley Preparatory Academy is part of New York City Geographic District # 8 School District.
In what neighborhood is Pugsley Preparatory Academy located?
Pugsley Preparatory Academy is located in the East Bronx neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 77 other public schools located in East Bronx.
School Reviews
4 12/1/2021
Some of the teachers are good and some are not. I had a fun experience attending this middle school but it could be better. The children are not controlled that well.
5 9/9/2017
My Delilah Gerik had a safe and successful time at Blue Print Middle School. Now my youngest daughter is going.
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