Serving 340 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, New American Academy At Roberto Clemente State Park 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 6-9% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 340 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The New American Academy at Roberto Clemente State Park serves a small attendance zone of approximately 0.1 square miles in the Bronx, NY, with most students living within a 5-10 minute drive from the school and the furthest edge being about 0.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
New American Academy At Roberto Clemente State Park's student population of 340 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
340 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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School Rankings
New American Academy At Roberto Clemente State Park 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 New American Academy At Roberto Clemente State Park is 0.53, 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
#4329 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 12-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
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Hispanic
59%
31%
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Black
35%
15%
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White
3%
39%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)68.2%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 12-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New American Academy At Roberto Clemente State Park's ranking?
New American Academy At Roberto Clemente State Park is ranked #4329 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are New American Academy At Roberto Clemente State Park often compared to?
New American Academy At Roberto Clemente State Parkis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 109 Sedgwick by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend New American Academy At Roberto Clemente State Park?
340 students attend New American Academy At Roberto Clemente State Park.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of New American Academy At Roberto Clemente State Park students are Hispanic, 35% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of New American Academy At Roberto Clemente State Park?
New American Academy At Roberto Clemente State Park has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does New American Academy At Roberto Clemente State Park offer ?
New American Academy At Roberto Clemente State Park offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is New American Academy At Roberto Clemente State Park part of?
New American Academy At Roberto Clemente State Park is part of New York City Geographic District # 9.
In what neighborhood is New American Academy At Roberto Clemente State Park located?
New American Academy At Roberto Clemente State Park is located in the Highbridge neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 6 other public schools located in Highbridge.
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