School Of Performing Arts

977 Fox St
Bronx, NY 10459
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 196 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 6-9% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). 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 7:1 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 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 196 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in NY
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

School Of Performing Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

School Overview

School Of Performing Arts's student population of 196 students has declined by 43% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
196 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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School Rankings

School Of Performing Arts ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of School Of Performing Arts 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.
This School
State Level (NY)
#4183 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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6-9%
46%
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20-24%
49%
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25-29%
78%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
3%
10%
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Hispanic
63%
29%
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Black
32%
16%
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White
1%
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.50
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
3%
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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 #4183 out of 4,377 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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% 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?
196 students attend School Of Performing Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of School Of Performing Arts students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of School Of Performing Arts?
School Of Performing Arts has a student ration of 7:1, 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 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is School Of Performing Arts part of?
School Of Performing Arts is part of New York City Geographic District #12 School District.
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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 196 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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