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North Bronx School of Empowerment

Middle School · New York City Geographic District #11 · Bronx, NY

A New York City Geographic District #11 middle school where students score 24 points below what's typical for similar communities.

3710 BARNES AVE, Bronx, NY 10467

  • Math 7% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 20% proficient (2022)
  • 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.6Below Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.88 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics2.3Needs Improvement35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency7.1% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency19.7% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-32.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-43.1 pts
Overall Proficiency13% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)37% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-23.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile6th
Resources & Environment3.3Needs Improvement25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.4:1
Chronic Absenteeism60.1%

Students at North Bronx School of Empowerment score 13% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency7%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency20%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 42 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 13% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
64%
ELA
47%
2010
Math
35%
ELA
20%
2011
Math
49%
ELA
25%
2012
Math
9%
ELA
9%
2013
Math
7%
ELA
11%
2014
Math
3%
ELA
7%
2015
Math
7%
ELA
18%
2016
Math
7%
ELA
21%
2017
Math
8%
ELA
20%
2018
Math
10%
ELA
19%
2019
Math
10%
ELA
19%
2020*
Math
5%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
3%
ELA
28%
2022
Math
7%
ELA
20%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 14% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 22% (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

92.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where North Bronx School of Empowerment 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 86Very Walkable
  • Transit 91Rider’s Paradise
  • Bike 70Very Bikeable

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

Median income

$47,806

Median home value

$425,500

Median rent

$1,505/mo

College educated

22%

Homeownership

13.6%

Poverty rate

26.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10467; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Leaders of TomorrowEnrollment path unverified4.56–80.0 mi382Compare →
New Covenant Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition5.9privatePK–120.6 mi113Compare →
Bronx Dance Academy SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.66–81.0 mi272Compare →
Baychester Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.86–81.1 mi284Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

New York City Geographic District #11

Schools in district
62
Rank in district
#59 of 62
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.

North Bronx School of Empowerment is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #11; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About North Bronx School of Empowerment

North Bronx School of Empowerment is a public middle school in Bronx, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #11, serving approximately 373 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #4,470 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about North Bronx School of Empowerment

What grades does North Bronx School of Empowerment serve?

North Bronx School of Empowerment serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend North Bronx School of Empowerment?

North Bronx School of Empowerment has an enrollment of approximately 373 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at North Bronx School of Empowerment?

The student-teacher ratio at North Bronx School of Empowerment is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does North Bronx School of Empowerment rank in NY?

North Bronx School of Empowerment ranks #4,470 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is North Bronx School of Empowerment's MySchoolScout rating?

North Bronx School of Empowerment has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 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 North Bronx School of Empowerment?

Based on loaded state assessment records, North Bronx School of Empowerment has 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is North Bronx School of Empowerment a charter school?

No, North Bronx School of Empowerment is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is North Bronx School of Empowerment a Title I school?

No, North Bronx School of Empowerment is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Bronx School of Empowerment?

92.5% of students at North Bronx School of Empowerment 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
373
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
30
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Bronx County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
60.1%
Area population (ZIP 10467)
96,304
Area average commute
45 min
Area median age
36.6
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 10467; 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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