Serving 397 students in grades 9-12, Bronx Center For Science And Mathematics ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥95% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 397 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bronx Center For Science And Mathematics ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Bronx Center For Science And Mathematics's student population of 397 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
397 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bronx Center For Science And Mathematics ranks within the top 5% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bronx Center For Science And Mathematics is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#113 out of 4093 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
5%
10%
Hispanic
62%
29%
Black
27%
16%
White
3%
41%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bronx Center For Science And Mathematics's ranking?
Bronx Center For Science And Mathematics is ranked #113 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while ≥95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bronx Center For Science And Mathematics?
The graduation rate of Bronx Center For Science And Mathematics is 95%, which is higher than the New York state average of 85%.
How many students attend Bronx Center For Science And Mathematics?
397 students attend Bronx Center For Science And Mathematics.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Bronx Center For Science And Mathematics students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bronx Center For Science And Mathematics?
Bronx Center For Science And Mathematics has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Bronx Center For Science And Mathematics offer ?
Bronx Center For Science And Mathematics offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bronx Center For Science And Mathematics part of?
Bronx Center For Science And Mathematics is part of New York City Geographic District # 9 School District.
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