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Bronx Stem and Arts Academy (the)

Elementary School · New York City Geographic District #10 · Bronx, NY

A New York City Geographic District #10 elementary school where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.

695 E 182ND ST, Bronx, NY 10457

  • Math 15% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 17% proficient (2022)
  • 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress1.6Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.97 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics2.7Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency14.6% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency16.9% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-38.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-44 pts
Overall Proficiency16% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)37% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-20.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile9th
Resources & Environment1.5Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.4:1
Chronic Absenteeism61.1%

Students at Bronx Stem and Arts Academy (the) score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency15%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency17%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 16% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2011
Math
67%
ELA
62%
2012
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2013
Math
47%
ELA
42%
2014
Math
32%
ELA
27%
2015
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2016
Math
27%
ELA
22%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
27%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
17%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
17%
2020*
Math
10%
ELA
30%
2021*
Math
8%
ELA
29%
2022
Math
15%
ELA
17%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 33 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

94.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Bronx Stem and Arts Academy (the) sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 94Walker's Paradise
  • Transit 93Rider’s Paradise
  • Bike 64Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$44,911

Median home value

$336,900

Median rent

$1,400/mo

College educated

14.9%

Homeownership

6.2%

Poverty rate

34.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10457; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Cardinal Mccloskey Community Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified3.8K–50.1 mi474Compare →
PS 188Enrollment path unverified3.6PK–120.1 mi493Compare →
PS 32 BelmontEnrollment path unverified2.3PK–50.1 mi541Compare →
PS 57 CrescentEnrollment path unverified2.6PK–50.2 mi356Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

New York City Geographic District #10

Schools in district
83
Rank in district
#83 of 83
District spending per student
The source marked this value as not applicable.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

Bronx Stem and Arts Academy (the) is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #10; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Bronx Stem and Arts Academy (the)

Bronx Stem and Arts Academy (the) is a public elementary school in Bronx, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #10, serving approximately 157 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 1.9 out of 10 and ranks #4,735 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Bronx Stem and Arts Academy (the)

What grades does Bronx Stem and Arts Academy (the) serve?

Bronx Stem and Arts Academy (the) serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Bronx Stem and Arts Academy (the)?

Bronx Stem and Arts Academy (the) has an enrollment of approximately 157 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bronx Stem and Arts Academy (the)?

The student-teacher ratio at Bronx Stem and Arts Academy (the) is 17.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Bronx Stem and Arts Academy (the) rank in NY?

Bronx Stem and Arts Academy (the) ranks #4,735 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Bronx Stem and Arts Academy (the)'s MySchoolScout rating?

Bronx Stem and Arts Academy (the) has a current MySchoolScout rating of 1.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Bronx Stem and Arts Academy (the)?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Bronx Stem and Arts Academy (the) has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Bronx Stem and Arts Academy (the) a charter school?

No, Bronx Stem and Arts Academy (the) is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Bronx Stem and Arts Academy (the) a Title I school?

No, Bronx Stem and Arts Academy (the) is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bronx Stem and Arts Academy (the)?

94.9% of students at Bronx Stem and Arts Academy (the) qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
157
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
9
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Bronx County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
61.1%
Phone
(718) 733-0347
Area population (ZIP 10457)
79,375
Area average commute
44.6 min
Area median age
31.8

Official sources & links

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About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 10457; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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