Bronx Studio School For Writers And Artists
Rank
: 2/
Bottom 50%10
Tel:
(718) 893-5158
Bronx Studio School For Writers And Artists serves 644 students in grades 6-12.
Bronx Studio School For Writers And Artists 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 29% (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 36% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the New York state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Bronx Studio School For Writers And Artists 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%)
School Overview
Bronx Studio School For Writers And Artists's student population of 644 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-12 |
| Total Students | 644 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 48 teachers |
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School Comparison
Bronx Studio School For Writers And Artists 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 Bronx Studio School For Writers And Artists is 0.35, 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 | #3411 out of 4239 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 29% | 52% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 36% | 52% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 9% |
| Hispanic | 78% | 27% |
| Black | 20% | 17% |
| White | 1% | 43% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.35 | 0.71 |
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Graduation Rate | 60-64% | 82% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 85% | 51% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15) | 1% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | New York City Geographic District # 8 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Bronx Studio School For Writers And Artists is Arturo A Schomburg Satellite Academy Bronx (0.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Entrada Academy (0.1 miles away)
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- Bronx Entrada Academy Math: 10% | Reading: 17%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 251 students10
0.1 miles
977 Fox St
Bronx, NY 10459
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977 Fox St 2nd Fl
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(212) 860-2580 0.1 K-1 12 - Bronx School Of Performing Arts Math: 16% | Reading: 21%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 304 students10
0.1 miles
977 Fox St
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 589-4844 0.1 6-8 304 - Bronx South Bronx Classical Charter School Charter School Grades: K-8 | 497 students
0.1 miles
977 Fox St
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 860-4340 0.1 K-8 497 - Bronx P.S. 75 School Of Research And Discovery Math: 35% | Reading: 27%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 626 students10
0.2 miles
984 Faile St
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 860-1630 0.2 PK-5 626
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