Below Average
#3963 of 4,742 schools in NY
Soundview Academy for Culture and Scholarship
Middle School · NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 8
885 BOLTON AVE, Bronx, NY 10473
Enrollment
300
Student-Teacher
10.3:1
Score
4.4
Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
300
Student-Teacher
10.3:1
Score
4.4
Grades
6th – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#3,963 of 4,742
In Bronx
#349 of 452
public schools
In district
#38 of 51
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 8
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About Soundview Academy for Culture and Scholarship
Soundview Academy for Culture and Scholarship is a public middle school in Bronx, NY, part of NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 8. Soundview Academy for Culture and Scholarship serves approximately 300 students, and covers grades 6th-8th, and has a 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Soundview Academy for Culture and Scholarship has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #3,963 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Structured state assessment records for Soundview Academy for Culture and Scholarship show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 4.4 · Below Average
- District avg 5.7
- NY avg 6.1
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Soundview Academy for Culture and Scholarship sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
63% of students at Soundview Academy for Culture and Scholarship were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Soundview Academy for Culture and Scholarship — Students at Soundview Academy for Culture and Scholarship score 19% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
91.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 24 test records from NY state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 6.4/10.
How Soundview Academy for Culture and Scholarship Compares
See how Soundview Academy for Culture and Scholarship performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
885 BOLTON AVE, Bronx, NY 10473
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Soundview Academy for Culture and Scholarship may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. PUGSLEY PREPARATORY ACADEMY (rated 7.2/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is BRONX MATHEMATICS PREPARATORY SCHOOL (THE) (rated 6.0/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, JHS 131 ALBERT EINSTEIN (rated 5.5/10), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Bronx, see our Bronx schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 0.6 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| JHS 131 ALBERT EINSTEIN Bronx | 0.0 mi | 5.5 |
| SUCCESS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL - BRONX 4 Bronx | 0.0 mi | 6.0 |
| PS 100 ISAAC CLASON Bronx | 0.2 mi | 3.4 |
| PS 583 Bronx | 0.3 mi | 3.0 |
| GOTHAM COLLABORATIVE HIGH SCHOOL Bronx | 0.2 mi | 5.6 |
| MILLENIUM ART ACADEMY Bronx | 0.2 mi | 6.3 |
| BRONX COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL Bronx | 0.2 mi | 5.3 |
| ANTONIA PANTOJA PREPARATORY ACADEMY - A COLLEGE BOARD SCHOOL Bronx | 0.2 mi | 3.6 |
| BRONX BRIDGES HIGH SCHOOL Bronx | 0.2 mi | 8.3 |
| BRONX COMPASS HIGH SCHOOL Bronx | 0.2 mi | 6.8 |
| GRAND CONCOURSE ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL Bronx | 0.3 mi | 6.3 |
| PS 182 Bronx | 0.4 mi | 4.4 |
| HOLY CROSS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Bronx | 0.4 mi | 5.7 |
| DR EMMETT W BASSETT SCHOOL (THE) Bronx | 0.4 mi | 5.8 |
| PUGSLEY PREPARATORY ACADEMY Bronx | 0.4 mi | 7.2 |
| PS 69 JOURNEY PREP SCHOOL Bronx | 0.4 mi | 3.9 |
| PS 138 SAMUEL RANDALL Bronx | 0.4 mi | 3.7 |
| WOMEN'S ACADEMY OF EXCELLENCE Bronx | 0.6 mi | 8.0 |
| ARCHIMEDES ACAD-MATH SCI TECH Bronx | 0.6 mi | 6.3 |
| BRONX MATHEMATICS PREPARATORY SCHOOL (THE) Bronx | 0.6 mi | 6.0 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 10473 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$50,609
Median Home Value
$586,800
Median Rent
$1,131/mo
Population
59,778
College Educated
23.8%
Homeownership
28.3%
Avg Commute
43.4 min
Poverty Rate
24.1%
Median Age
38.6
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| SENECA INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL Salamanca, NY | 4.4 |
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| ANDRIES HUDDE Brooklyn, NY | 4.5 |
| CLARKE MIDDLE SCHOOL Adams, NY | 4.5 |
| GANANDA MIDDLE SCHOOL Walworth, NY | 4.5 |
| IS 392 Brooklyn, NY | 4.5 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Soundview Academy for Culture and Scholarship
What grades does Soundview Academy for Culture and Scholarship serve?
Soundview Academy for Culture and Scholarship serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Soundview Academy for Culture and Scholarship?
Soundview Academy for Culture and Scholarship has an enrollment of approximately 300 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Soundview Academy for Culture and Scholarship?
The student-teacher ratio at Soundview Academy for Culture and Scholarship is 10.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Soundview Academy for Culture and Scholarship rank in NY?
Soundview Academy for Culture and Scholarship ranks #3,963 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Soundview Academy for Culture and Scholarship's MySchoolScout rating?
Soundview Academy for Culture and Scholarship has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Soundview Academy for Culture and Scholarship?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Soundview Academy for Culture and Scholarship has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Soundview Academy for Culture and Scholarship a charter school?
No, Soundview Academy for Culture and Scholarship is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Soundview Academy for Culture and Scholarship a Title I school?
No, Soundview Academy for Culture and Scholarship is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Soundview Academy for Culture and Scholarship?
91.3% of students at Soundview Academy for Culture and Scholarship qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 300
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 91.3%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Bronx County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 63.0%
- Phone
- (718) 991-4027
Resources & Links
District
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 8- District Enrollment
- 24,000
- Schools in District
- 52
- District Rank
- #38 of 51
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