Excellent
#429 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 9% in state
Jonas Bronck Academy
Middle School · New York City Geographic District #10 · Bronx, NY
A New York City Geographic District #10 middle school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
400 E FORDHAM RD, Bronx, NY 10458
- Math 34% proficient (2022)
- Reading 70% proficient (2022)
- 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Jonas Bronck Academy score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 28 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 52% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 56% (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
92.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Jonas Bronck Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 99Walker's Paradise
- Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
- Bike 56Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$42,107
Median home value
$515,700
Median rent
$1,548/mo
College educated
16.1%
Homeownership
3.9%
Poverty rate
29.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10458; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Is 254Enrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 6–8 | 0.2 mi | 473 | Compare → |
| Thomas C Giordano Middle School 45Enrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 6–8 | 0.3 mi | 407 | Compare → |
| Academy for Personal Leadership and ExcellenceEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 6–8 | 0.5 mi | 733 | Compare → |
| Angelo Patri Middle School (the)Enrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 6–8 | 0.5 mi | 351 | 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.
New York City Geographic District #10
- Schools in district
- 83
- Rank in district
- #8 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.
Jonas Bronck Academy is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #10; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Jonas Bronck Academy
Jonas Bronck Academy is a public middle school in Bronx, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #10, serving approximately 339 students in grades 6th-9th with a 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #429 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Jonas Bronck Academy
What grades does Jonas Bronck Academy serve?
Jonas Bronck Academy serves students in grades 6th through 9th.
How many students attend Jonas Bronck Academy?
Jonas Bronck Academy has an enrollment of approximately 339 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jonas Bronck Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Jonas Bronck Academy is 10.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Jonas Bronck Academy rank in NY?
Jonas Bronck Academy ranks #429 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Jonas Bronck Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Jonas Bronck Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Jonas Bronck Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Jonas Bronck Academy has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Jonas Bronck Academy a charter school?
No, Jonas Bronck Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Jonas Bronck Academy a Title I school?
No, Jonas Bronck Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jonas Bronck Academy?
92.9% of students at Jonas Bronck Academy 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
- 6th – 9th
- Enrollment
- 339
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Bronx County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.3%
- Phone
- (718) 365-2502
- Area population (ZIP 10458)
- 78,741
- Area average commute
- 44.3 min
- Area median age
- 31.1
Official sources & links
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 10458; 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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