Bronx Writing Academy serves 330 students in grades 6-8.
Bronx Writing 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 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 330 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bronx Writing Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Bronx Writing Academy's student population of 330 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
330 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bronx Writing Academy is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Bronx Writing Academy is 0.48, 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
#3739 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
67%
28%
Black
27%
17%
White
4%
41%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bronx Writing Academy's ranking?
Bronx Writing Academy is ranked #3739 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Bronx Writing Academy?
330 students attend Bronx Writing Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Bronx Writing Academy students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bronx Writing Academy?
Bronx Writing Academy has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 12:1.
What grades does Bronx Writing Academy offer ?
Bronx Writing Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bronx Writing Academy part of?
Bronx Writing Academy is part of New York City Geographic District # 9 School District.
School Reviews
5 7/22/2013
hey i wanted to know how do know if this school is good and what is the uniform also in the purple book for middle schools it says there s no uniforms last but not least is there any dance music or art activities
Review Bronx Writing Academy. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
Public Schools Struggle to Accommodate Unaccompanied Migrant Children
Undocumented and unaccompanied migrant children, particularly among Hispanic populations, are rapidly increasing in number, especially in the southern United States. Federal law requires public schools to provide services to all children. Yet, many schools are struggling to accommodate this new wave of potential students who come to them without parents or guardians, while some municipalities are flat out refusing to accommodate these children.
Voucher Program Update: Florida
Many states now offer voucher programs. We look at the voucher program available in Florida.
March 06, 2023
Have Smartphones Ruined Public Education?I used to think that students having smartphones in school was a bad thing. Not any more. Here are my reasons why.
