Serving 312 students in grades 6-8, Young Scholars Academy Of The Bronx 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 was 9% (which was lower than the New York state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 17% (which was lower than the New York state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
312 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)9%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)17%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
25%
29%
Black
68%
16%
White
1%
40%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% NY state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NY state average).
How many students attend Young Scholars Academy Of The Bronx?
312 students attend Young Scholars Academy Of The Bronx.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Young Scholars Academy Of The Bronx students are Black, 25% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Young Scholars Academy Of The Bronx?
Young Scholars Academy Of The Bronx has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Young Scholars Academy Of The Bronx offer ?
Young Scholars Academy Of The Bronx offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Young Scholars Academy Of The Bronx part of?
Young Scholars Academy Of The Bronx is part of New York City Geographic District #11 School District.
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