Serving 188 students in grades 6-8, New Pathways Academy 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the New York state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 188 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Top 1% in NY)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
New Pathways Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
New Pathways Academy's student population of 188 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 35% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
188 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of New Pathways Academy is 0.50, 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)≤5%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
61%
29%
Black
37%
16%
White
2%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
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
89%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% NY state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend New Pathways Academy?
188 students attend New Pathways Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of New Pathways Academy students are Hispanic, 37% of students are Black, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New Pathways Academy?
New Pathways Academy has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does New Pathways Academy offer ?
New Pathways Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is New Pathways Academy part of?
New Pathways Academy is part of New York City Geographic District # 9 School District.
In what neighborhood is New Pathways Academy located?
New Pathways Academy is located in the Concourse Village neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 22 other public schools located in Concourse Village.
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