Accion Academy
Accion Academy serves 152 students in grades 6-8.
Accion Academy placed 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 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Accion Academy places among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
School Overview
Accion Academy's student population of 152 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 152 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 11 teachers |
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School Comparison
Accion Academy is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 4,239 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Accion Academy is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NY) |
Overall Testing Rank | #3961 out of 4239 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 6-9% | 52% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25-29% | 52% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 9% |
| Hispanic | 74% | 27% |
| Black | 24% | 17% |
| White | 2% | 43% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.40 | 0.71 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 89% | 51% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | New York City Geographic District #12 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Accion Academy is Bronx Envision Academy (0.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school is I.S. 318 Math Science & Technical Through Arts School (0.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is P.S. 44 David C Farragut (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Bronx P.S. 44 David C Farragut Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 278 students10
0.0 miles
1825 Prospect Ave
Bronx, NY 10457
(718) 583-2360 0 PK-5 278 - Bronx I.S. 318 Math Science & Technical Through Arts School Math: 9% | Reading: 19%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 257 students10
0.1 miles
1919 Prospect Ave
Bronx, NY 10457
(718) 294-8504 0.1 6-8 257 - Bronx P.S. 211 Math: 24% | Reading: 22%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-8 | 598 students10
0.1 miles
1919 Prospect Ave
Bronx, NY 10457
(718) 901-0436 0.1 PK-8 598 - Bronx Icahn Charter School 6 Charter School Grades: K-7 | 333 students
0.3 miles
1701 Fulton Ave
Bronx, NY 10457
(718) 294-1706 0.3 K-7 333 - Bronx Knowledge And Power Preparatory Academy Iii Math: 23% | Reading: 33%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 388 students10
0.3 miles
2055 Mapes Ave
Bronx, NY 10460
(718) 561-3580 0.3 6-8 388
School Reviews
| 5 My school is fun && the teachers are good some like mr. Robertson he makes sure we get our work done know matter what he's the social studies/ science teacher ms.luethner is the ELA teacher she strict to get your work done too - Posted by Student/Alumni - Jumes |
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