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#3368 of 4,742 schools in NY
Is 219 New Venture School
Middle School · NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 9
3630 3RD AVE, Bronx, NY 10456
Enrollment
268
Student-Teacher
10.3:1
Score
5.2
Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
268
Student-Teacher
10.3:1
Score
5.2
Grades
6th – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#3,368 of 4,742
In Bronx
#268 of 452
public schools
In district
#45 of 69
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 9
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Is 219 New Venture School
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About Is 219 New Venture School
Is 219 New Venture School is a public middle school in Bronx, NY, part of NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 9. Is 219 New Venture School serves approximately 268 students, and covers grades 6th-8th, and has a 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Is 219 New Venture School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #3,368 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Structured state assessment records for Is 219 New Venture School show 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 14% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 5.2 · Average
- District avg 5.8
- NY avg 6.1
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Is 219 New Venture School sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
43% of students at Is 219 New Venture School were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Is 219 New Venture School — Students at Is 219 New Venture School score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
98.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 24 test records from NY state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 6.4/10.
How Is 219 New Venture School Compares
See how Is 219 New Venture School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
3630 3RD AVE, Bronx, NY 10456
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Is 219 New Venture School may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. MOTT HALL III (rated 6.3/10, 0.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is MOTT HALL CHARTER SCHOOL (rated 6.0/10, 0.2 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, KAPPA (rated 3.1/10), a more accessible option. For more schools in Bronx, see our Bronx schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 0.4 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| FREDERICK DOUGLASS ACADEMY III SECONDARY SCHOOL Bronx | 0.0 mi | 6.5 |
| KAPPA Bronx | 0.0 mi | 3.1 |
| EXIMIUS COLLEGE PREPARATORY ACADEMY: A COLLEGE BOARD SCHOOL Bronx | 0.1 mi | 7.6 |
| BRONX CENTER FOR SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS Bronx | 0.1 mi | 7.8 |
| WILDFLOWER NEW YORK CHARTER SCHOOL Bronx | 0.1 mi | 3.7 |
| HARRIET TUBMAN CHARTER SCHOOL Bronx | 0.1 mi | 7.0 |
| PS 55 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN Bronx | 0.2 mi | 5.0 |
| SUCCESS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL-BRONX 2 Bronx | 0.2 mi | 6.1 |
| PS 63 AUTHOR'S ACADEMY Bronx | 0.2 mi | 3.0 |
| MOTT HALL CHARTER SCHOOL Bronx | 0.2 mi | 6.0 |
| PS 132 GARRETT A MORGAN Bronx | 0.2 mi | 6.0 |
| PS 110 THEODORE SCHOENFELD Bronx | 0.2 mi | 3.2 |
| MOTT HALL III Bronx | 0.2 mi | 6.3 |
| SOUTH BRONX CLASSICAL CHARTER SCHOOL III Bronx | 0.3 mi | 8.6 |
| PS 42 CLAREMONT Bronx | 0.3 mi | 6.0 |
| ICAHN CHARTER SCHOOL 1 Bronx | 0.4 mi | 6.6 |
| PS 186 WALTER J DAMROSCH SCHOOL Bronx | 0.3 mi | 4.0 |
| SOUTH BRONX COMMUNITY CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL Bronx | 0.4 mi | 6.9 |
| URBAN ASSEMBLY SCHOOL FOR APPLIED MATH AND SCIENCE (THE) Bronx | 0.4 mi | 3.2 |
| MOTT HALL BRONX HIGH SCHOOL Bronx | 0.4 mi | 7.7 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 10456 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$35,676
Median Home Value
$428,800
Median Rent
$1,194/mo
Population
86,958
College Educated
14%
Homeownership
6.6%
Avg Commute
41 min
Poverty Rate
36.8%
Median Age
33.6
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| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| IS 117 JOSEPH H WADE Bronx, NY | 5.2 |
| JHS 22 JORDAN L MOTT Bronx, NY | 5.2 |
| MARCUS WHITMAN MIDDLE SCHOOL Rushville, NY | 5.2 |
| MS 319 MARIE TERESA New York, NY | 5.2 |
| ROBERTS STREET MIDDLE SCHOOL Canastota, NY | 5.2 |
| SARANAC LAKE MIDDLE SCHOOL Saranac Lake, NY | 5.2 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Is 219 New Venture School
What grades does Is 219 New Venture School serve?
Is 219 New Venture School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Is 219 New Venture School?
Is 219 New Venture School has an enrollment of approximately 268 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Is 219 New Venture School?
The student-teacher ratio at Is 219 New Venture School is 10.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Is 219 New Venture School rank in NY?
Is 219 New Venture School ranks #3,368 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Is 219 New Venture School's MySchoolScout rating?
Is 219 New Venture School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Is 219 New Venture School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Is 219 New Venture School has 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 14% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Is 219 New Venture School a charter school?
No, Is 219 New Venture School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Is 219 New Venture School a Title I school?
No, Is 219 New Venture School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Is 219 New Venture School?
98.9% of students at Is 219 New Venture School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 268
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 98.9%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Bronx County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 43.3%
- Phone
- (718) 681-7093
Resources & Links
District
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 9- District Enrollment
- 26,766
- Schools in District
- 69
- District Rank
- #45 of 69
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