Serving 443 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, School Of Science And Applied Learning 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 16% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (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 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 443 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
School Of Science And Applied Learning ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
School Of Science And Applied Learning's student population of 443 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
443 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
School Of Science And Applied Learning 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 Science And Applied Learning 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#4157 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
61%
29%
Black
36%
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
94%
51%
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 School Of Science And Applied Learning's ranking?
School Of Science And Applied Learning is ranked #4157 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend School Of Science And Applied Learning?
443 students attend School Of Science And Applied Learning.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of School Of Science And Applied Learning students are Hispanic, 36% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of School Of Science And Applied Learning?
School Of Science And Applied Learning has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does School Of Science And Applied Learning offer ?
School Of Science And Applied Learning offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is School Of Science And Applied Learning part of?
School Of Science And Applied Learning is part of New York City Geographic District #12 School District.
In what neighborhood is School Of Science And Applied Learning located?
School Of Science And Applied Learning is located in the West Bronx neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 61 other public schools located in West Bronx.
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