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#4034 of 4,742 schools in NY

Mott Hall Community School

Middle School · New York City Geographic District # 8 · Bronx, NY

A New York City Geographic District # 8 middle school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.

650 HOLLYWOOD AVE, Bronx, NY 10465

  • Math 15% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 39% proficient (2022)
  • 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.4Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.55 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.4Below Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency14.7% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency39% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-24.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-23.8 pts
Overall Proficiency27% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)40% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-13.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile25th
Resources & Environment2.5Needs Improvement25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.4:1
Chronic Absenteeism72.4%

Students at Mott Hall Community School score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).

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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 Proficiency39%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 48 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 27% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
62%
2010
Math
52%
ELA
22%
2011
Math
44%
ELA
31%
2012
Math
14%
ELA
13%
2013
Math
20%
ELA
17%
2014
Math
22%
ELA
17%
2015
Math
11%
ELA
19%
2016
Math
13%
ELA
28%
2017
Math
17%
ELA
30%
2018
Math
21%
ELA
25%
2019
Math
21%
ELA
25%
2020*
Math
10%
ELA
50%
2021*
Math
16%
ELA
56%
2022
Math
15%
ELA
39%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 33% (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 31 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

83.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Mott Hall Community School 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 83Very Walkable
  • Transit 55Good Transit
  • Bike 50Bikeable

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

Median income

$90,255

Median home value

$602,000

Median rent

$1,774/mo

College educated

29.4%

Homeownership

56.2%

Poverty rate

13.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10465; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Urban Institute of MathematicsEnrollment path unverified7.06–80.0 mi376Compare →
MS 101 Edward R ByrneEnrollment path unverified7.56–80.6 mi568Compare →
PS 10Enrollment path unverified3.5PK–120.6 mi678Compare →
School for Inquiry and Social Justice (the)Enrollment path unverified7.16–8Not available409Compare →

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 # 8

Schools in district
52
Rank in district
#40 of 51
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.

Mott Hall Community School is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 8; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Mott Hall Community School

Mott Hall Community School is a public middle school in Bronx, NY, part of New York City Geographic District # 8, serving approximately 228 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #4,034 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Mott Hall Community School

What grades does Mott Hall Community School serve?

Mott Hall Community School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Mott Hall Community School?

Mott Hall Community School has an enrollment of approximately 228 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mott Hall Community School?

The student-teacher ratio at Mott Hall Community School is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Mott Hall Community School rank in NY?

Mott Hall Community School ranks #4,034 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Mott Hall Community School's MySchoolScout rating?

Mott Hall Community School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Mott Hall Community School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Mott Hall Community School has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Mott Hall Community School a charter school?

No, Mott Hall Community School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Mott Hall Community School a Title I school?

No, Mott Hall Community School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mott Hall Community School?

83.8% of students at Mott Hall Community 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.

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

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
228
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
20
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Bronx County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
72.4%
Area population (ZIP 10465)
46,457
Area average commute
40.9 min
Area median age
37.9
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 10465; 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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