Academy for Personal Leadership and Excellence

Academy for Personal Leadership and Excellence is a middle school located in the Bronx, New York. Serving grades six through eight, this public institution has an enrollment of 733 students with a student-to-teacher ratio of 9.5:1, indicating a relatively low teacher workload compared to many other schools. The school's academic performance shows room for improvement, as reflected by its MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 out of 10 and state ranking of #4283 out of 4758 schools in New York.

In English Language Arts (ELA) and reading, 35% of students are proficient or above, while only 8% meet the proficiency standard in math. Despite these challenges, Academy for Personal Leadership and Excellence is committed to providing a supportive environment for its students. The school's location within a large city offers numerous resources and opportunities that can enrich the educational experience beyond the classroom walls.

The academy sits at 120 E 184th St in a vibrant urban setting, surrounded by diverse communities and cultural attractions.

While current test scores at Academy for Personal Leadership and Excellence are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.

With a student-teacher ratio of 9.5:1, Academy for Personal Leadership and Excellence offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.