Serving 137 students in grades 6-8, School Of Performing Arts 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 20-24% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% 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: 6-8
- Enrollment: 137 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The School of Performing Arts serves an attendance zone in the Bronx, NY, covering approximately 2.6 square miles. Families within this area can typically reach the school within 5-10 minutes, with the furthest edge being about 2.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
School Of Performing Arts's student population of 137 students has declined by 55% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
137 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
School Rankings
School Of Performing Arts 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 School Of Performing Arts is 0.49, 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
#4051 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Asian
1%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Hispanic
63%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Black
34%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
White
1%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 13-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)92%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 20-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 School Of Performing Arts's ranking?
School Of Performing Arts is ranked #4051 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are School Of Performing Arts often compared to?
School Of Performing Artsis often viewed alongside schools like Pharos Academy Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend School Of Performing Arts?
137 students attend School Of Performing Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of School Of Performing Arts students are Hispanic, 34% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of School Of Performing Arts?
School Of Performing Arts has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does School Of Performing Arts offer ?
School Of Performing Arts offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is School Of Performing Arts part of?
School Of Performing Arts is part of New York City Geographic District #12.
In what neighborhood is School Of Performing Arts located?
School Of Performing Arts is located in the Foxhurst neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 7 other public schools located in Foxhurst.
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