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#3749 of 4,742 schools in NY

MS 302 Luisa Dessus Cruz

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

A New York City Geographic District # 8 middle school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.

681 KELLY ST, Bronx, NY 10455

  • Math 12% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 28% proficient (2022)
  • 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.5Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.52 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics3.5Needs Improvement35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency12.1% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency27.6% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-27.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-35.2 pts
Overall Proficiency20% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)36% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-16.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile16th
Resources & Environment4.9Below Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.1:1
Chronic Absenteeism46.8%

Students at MS 302 Luisa Dessus Cruz score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency12%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency28%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 20% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
70%
ELA
47%
2010
Math
52%
ELA
24%
2011
Math
45%
ELA
23%
2012
Math
12%
ELA
9%
2013
Math
14%
ELA
10%
2014
Math
13%
ELA
13%
2015
Math
15%
ELA
19%
2016
Math
12%
ELA
20%
2017
Math
22%
ELA
23%
2018
Math
28%
ELA
27%
2019
Math
28%
ELA
27%
2020*
Math
8%
ELA
22%
2021*
Math
8%
ELA
23%
2022
Math
12%
ELA
28%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 21% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 23% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

96.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where MS 302 Luisa Dessus Cruz 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 90Walker's Paradise
  • Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
  • Bike 77Very Bikeable

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

Median income

$36,701

Median home value

$348,700

Median rent

$1,130/mo

College educated

16.1%

Homeownership

10.3%

Poverty rate

33%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10455; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Girls Preparatory Charter School of the BronxCharter · enrollment unverified5.3PK–100.0 mi627Compare →
South Bronx Early College Academy Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified3.96–80.2 mi269Compare →
Academy of Public RelationsEnrollment path unverified5.16–80.3 mi142Compare →
PS 17Enrollment path unverified3.6K–120.3 mi658Compare →

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 # 8

Schools in district
52
Rank in district
#33 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.

MS 302 Luisa Dessus Cruz is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 8; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About MS 302 Luisa Dessus Cruz

MS 302 Luisa Dessus Cruz is a public middle school in Bronx, NY, part of New York City Geographic District # 8, serving approximately 312 students in grades 6th-8th with a 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #3,749 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about MS 302 Luisa Dessus Cruz

What grades does MS 302 Luisa Dessus Cruz serve?

MS 302 Luisa Dessus Cruz serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend MS 302 Luisa Dessus Cruz?

MS 302 Luisa Dessus Cruz has an enrollment of approximately 312 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at MS 302 Luisa Dessus Cruz?

The student-teacher ratio at MS 302 Luisa Dessus Cruz is 10.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does MS 302 Luisa Dessus Cruz rank in NY?

MS 302 Luisa Dessus Cruz ranks #3,749 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is MS 302 Luisa Dessus Cruz's MySchoolScout rating?

MS 302 Luisa Dessus Cruz has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 MS 302 Luisa Dessus Cruz?

Based on loaded state assessment records, MS 302 Luisa Dessus Cruz has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is MS 302 Luisa Dessus Cruz a charter school?

No, MS 302 Luisa Dessus Cruz is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is MS 302 Luisa Dessus Cruz a Title I school?

No, MS 302 Luisa Dessus Cruz is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for MS 302 Luisa Dessus Cruz?

96.2% of students at MS 302 Luisa Dessus Cruz 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
312
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
31
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Bronx County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
46.8%
Phone
(718) 901-3520
Area population (ZIP 10455)
42,940
Area average commute
40.8 min
Area median age
33.9

Official sources & links

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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 10455; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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Data sources
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