Very Good
#960 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 20% in state
Mount Eden Children's Academy
Elementary School · New York City Geographic District # 9 · Bronx, NY
A New York City Geographic District # 9 elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
1501 JEROME AVE, Bronx, NY 10452
- Math 35% proficient (2022)
- Reading 37% proficient (2022)
- 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mount Eden Children's Academy score 36% 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 36% in 2022, across a 9-year record (2014–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2014-2022) · reading/ELA 44% (multi-year average, 2014-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 18 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
94.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mount Eden Children's Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 93Walker's Paradise
- Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
- Bike 67Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$37,854
Median home value
$263,000
Median rent
$1,367/mo
College educated
14.3%
Homeownership
3.3%
Poverty rate
35.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10452; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zeta Charter School - Bronx Mount EdenCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.0 | PK–3 | 0.1 mi | 467 | Compare → |
| Family Life Academy Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.0 | K–5 | 0.2 mi | 408 | Compare → |
| Lucero Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | K–5 | 0.2 mi | 284 | Compare → |
| PS 170Enrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK–2 | 0.2 mi | 148 | Compare → |
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 # 9
- Schools in district
- 69
- Rank in district
- #9 of 69
- 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.
Mount Eden Children's Academy is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 9; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mount Eden Children's Academy
Mount Eden Children's Academy is a public elementary school in Bronx, NY, part of New York City Geographic District # 9, serving approximately 420 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #960 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mount Eden Children's Academy
What grades does Mount Eden Children's Academy serve?
Mount Eden Children's Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Mount Eden Children's Academy?
Mount Eden Children's Academy has an enrollment of approximately 420 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mount Eden Children's Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Mount Eden Children's Academy is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mount Eden Children's Academy rank in NY?
Mount Eden Children's Academy ranks #960 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Mount Eden Children's Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Mount Eden Children's Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Mount Eden Children's Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mount Eden Children's Academy has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).
Is Mount Eden Children's Academy a charter school?
No, Mount Eden Children's Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mount Eden Children's Academy a Title I school?
No, Mount Eden Children's Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mount Eden Children's Academy?
94.5% of students at Mount Eden Children's 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 420
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Bronx County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.6%
- Phone
- (718) 294-8155
- Area population (ZIP 10452)
- 76,745
- Area average commute
- 44.1 min
- Area median age
- 33.7
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 10452; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2014-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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