Serving 389 students in grades 6-8, Bronx Park Middle School 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 27% (which is lower than the New York state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 389 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Top 1% in NY)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bronx Park Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Bronx Park Middle School's student population of 389 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
389 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Bronx Park Middle School is 0.55, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)27%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
10%
Hispanic
64%
29%
Black
16%
16%
White
12%
41%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 schools are Bronx Park Middle School often compared to?
Bronx Park Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bronx Green Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% NY state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average).
How many students attend Bronx Park Middle School?
389 students attend Bronx Park Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Bronx Park Middle School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 12% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bronx Park Middle School?
Bronx Park Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Bronx Park Middle School offer ?
Bronx Park Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bronx Park Middle School part of?
Bronx Park Middle School is part of New York City Geographic District #11 School District.
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