Serving 245 students in grades 6-8, Mott Hall Community 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%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 245 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mott Hall Community School serves a 4 square mile area in the Bronx, NY, with most students living within a 1.3-mile distance from the school and the furthest edge being about 2.2 miles away. Parents can expect a typical drive to the school to take between 5 to 10 minutes.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mott Hall Community School's student population of 245 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
245 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
School Rankings
Mott Hall Community School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mott Hall Community School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3368 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
6%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Hispanic
67%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Black
20%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
White
5%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)67.4%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mott Hall Community School's ranking?
Mott Hall Community School is ranked #3368 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Mott Hall Community School often compared to?
Mott Hall Community Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Urban Institute Of Mathematics, Middle School 101 Edward R Byrne by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Mott Hall Community School?
245 students attend Mott Hall Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Mott Hall Community School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mott Hall Community School?
Mott Hall Community School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Mott Hall Community School offer ?
Mott Hall Community School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Mott Hall Community School part of?
Mott Hall Community School is part of New York City Geographic District # 8.
In what neighborhood is Mott Hall Community School located?
Mott Hall Community School is located in the East Bronx neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 77 other public schools located in East Bronx.
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