Below Average
#3963 of 4,742 schools in NY
Soundview Academy for Culture and Scholarship
Middle School · New York City Geographic District # 8 · Bronx, NY
A New York City Geographic District # 8 middle school where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.
885 BOLTON AVE, Bronx, NY 10473
- Math 6% proficient (2022)
- Reading 32% proficient (2022)
- 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Soundview Academy for Culture and Scholarship score 19% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2017, to 19% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
Based on 24 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
91.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 88Very Walkable
- Transit 82Excellent Transit
- Bike 59Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$50,609
Median home value
$586,800
Median rent
$1,131/mo
College educated
23.8%
Homeownership
28.3%
Poverty rate
24.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10473; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jhs 131 Albert EinsteinEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 6–8 | 0.0 mi | 336 | Compare → |
| Pugsley Preparatory AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | 6–8 | 0.4 mi | 588 | Compare → |
| Bronx Mathematics Preparatory School (the)Enrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 6–8 | 0.6 mi | 159 | Compare → |
| Jhs 123 James M KiernanEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 6–8 | 0.7 mi | 537 | Compare → |
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
- #38 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.
Soundview Academy for Culture and Scholarship is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 8; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
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, serving approximately 300 students in grades 6th-8th with a 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #3,963 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 300
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Bronx County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 63.0%
- Phone
- (718) 991-4027
- Area population (ZIP 10473)
- 59,778
- Area average commute
- 43.4 min
- Area median age
- 38.6
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 10473; 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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