Below Average
#3827 of 4,742 schools in NY
Cornerstone Academy for Social Action
Elementary School · New York City Geographic District #11 · Bronx, NY
A New York City Geographic District #11 elementary school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3441 STEENWICK AVE, Bronx, NY 10475
- Math 22% proficient (2022)
- Reading 18% proficient (2022)
- 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cornerstone Academy for Social Action score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 20% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 29% (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 34 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
93.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 83Very Walkable
- Transit 80Excellent Transit
- Bike 56Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$62,383
Median home value
$31,900
Median rent
$1,221/mo
College educated
27.6%
Homeownership
44.9%
Poverty rate
15.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10475; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PS 723Enrollment path unverified | 3.2 | K–12 | 0.1 mi | 377 | Compare → |
| Bronx Charter School for Better LearningCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.9 | K–5 | 0.4 mi | 532 | Compare → |
| Garvey SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | K–9 | 0.4 mi | 38 | Compare → |
| Baychester AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 331 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
New York City Geographic District #11
- Schools in district
- 62
- Rank in district
- #46 of 62
- 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.
Cornerstone Academy for Social Action is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #11; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cornerstone Academy for Social Action
Cornerstone Academy for Social Action is a public elementary school in Bronx, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #11, serving approximately 279 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #3,827 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cornerstone Academy for Social Action
What grades does Cornerstone Academy for Social Action serve?
Cornerstone Academy for Social Action serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Cornerstone Academy for Social Action?
Cornerstone Academy for Social Action has an enrollment of approximately 279 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cornerstone Academy for Social Action?
The student-teacher ratio at Cornerstone Academy for Social Action is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cornerstone Academy for Social Action rank in NY?
Cornerstone Academy for Social Action ranks #3,827 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Cornerstone Academy for Social Action's MySchoolScout rating?
Cornerstone Academy for Social Action has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Cornerstone Academy for Social Action?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cornerstone Academy for Social Action has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Cornerstone Academy for Social Action a charter school?
No, Cornerstone Academy for Social Action is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cornerstone Academy for Social Action a Title I school?
No, Cornerstone Academy for Social Action is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cornerstone Academy for Social Action?
93.5% of students at Cornerstone Academy for Social Action 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
- 279
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Bronx County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 63.4%
- Phone
- (718) 794-6160
- Area population (ZIP 10475)
- 42,771
- Area average commute
- 50.3 min
- Area median age
- 44.1
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 10475; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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