Soundview For Culture And Scholarship

885 Bolton Ave
Bronx, NY 10473
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 346 students in grades 6-8, Soundview For Culture And Scholarship ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the New York state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 346 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : 28% (Top 1% in NY)
  • : 29% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Soundview For Culture And Scholarship ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

School Overview

Soundview For Culture And Scholarship's student population of 346 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
346 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Soundview For Culture And Scholarship is 0.46, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NY)
(18-19)
28%
54%
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(18-19)
29%
52%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
1%
10%
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Hispanic
68%
29%
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Black
28%
16%
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White
2%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.46
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Soundview For Culture And Scholarship often compared to?
Soundview For Culture And Scholarshipis often viewed alongside schools like Jhs 131 Albert Einstein by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% NY state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average).
How many students attend Soundview For Culture And Scholarship?
346 students attend Soundview For Culture And Scholarship.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Soundview For Culture And Scholarship students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Soundview For Culture And Scholarship?
Soundview For Culture And Scholarship has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Soundview For Culture And Scholarship offer ?
Soundview For Culture And Scholarship offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Soundview For Culture And Scholarship part of?
Soundview For Culture And Scholarship is part of New York City Geographic District # 8 School District.

School Reviews

2   7/1/2019
I waited until my daughter graduated to add this review. This school started well when my daughter entered in the 6th grade but by the 8th grade, it went downhill. They had several teachers that were great throughout but a few of the new teachers were nothing but sub-par. My daughter became ill one day and her teacher ignored her raised hand for 10 minutes before allowing her to go to the nurse alone! The school is on the 4th floor,what if she fell. She mentioned she was not feeling well to the guidance counselor as well, who also sent her downstairs. They tried to call me but I missed the initial call. The nurse eventually told her she could either sit in the main office or return to class. Return to class?! The school is on the 4th floor! What happens if she falls?! She ended up having a virus and out for several days. I tried to call to complain and the parent coordinator lied about the principal leaving town. My husband ended up walking in without an appointment to find him there and made them talk to him. I also filed a 311 complaint. The algebra teacher was inexperienced and failed the semester of teaching. They talk to you like you are stupid but guess what I have a Master's degree. Please don't. I tried to talk to the principal but again the parent coordinator managed to block us and other parents from meeting with him. Even the students created a petition to remove the teacher. My daughter passed her regents but only because I had to pay for private tutoring. I do not recommend this school.
- Posted by Parent - LVW
5   6/10/2017
I am a former parent of Soundview Academy. My son was transferred in from a charter school in Harlem. He transferred in for the many Art and technology opportunities Soundview Academy had to offer. Because of my son artistic background, he took to the Visual Arts program and blossomed. The Art Teacher worked well nurturing the students and helped my son with his HS Arts portfolio which got him accepted into High School of Arts & Design in Manhattan, NY. I am grateful for the nurturing atmosphere Soundview Academy provided my son further grooming his skills in the arts.
- Posted by Parent - A GRATEFUL parent
5   5/21/2015
im going to this school because its great and easy to get in to i love it has tonsssssss of thing to do so in my point of view you should go or sigh up to this school.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - newyo

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 346 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : 28% (Top 1%)
  • : 29% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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