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Bronx Mathematics Preparatory School (The) ranks 1121 st of 1504 New York middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

How many students attend Bronx Mathematics Preparatory School (The)?

In the 2022-23 school year, 169 students attended Bronx Mathematics Preparatory School (The).

What is the racial makeup of Bronx Mathematics Preparatory School (The)?

Students at Bronx Mathematics Preparatory School (The) are 63% Hispanic, 28% African American, 4% White, 2% Asian, 2% American Indian.

Bronx Mathematics Preparatory School (The)

Summary:

Bronx Mathematics Preparatory School (The) is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in the Bronx, New York, with 169 students. The school is part of the New York City Geographic District #8, which is ranked 722 out of 865 districts in New York and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom quarter of New York middle schools over the past decade.

Bronx Mathematics Preparatory School (The) consistently underperforms the New York City District #8 and New York state averages on state assessments in English Language Arts (ELA) and Math across all grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, only 18.6% of 6th graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 32.32% in District #8 and 43.64% statewide. The school's performance on Regents exams is slightly better, but still below the district and state averages. The school has a very high percentage of students from low-income families, with 94.67% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023, significantly higher than the nearby schools.

Despite spending significantly more per student ($29,525 in 2022-2023) compared to the nearby schools, which range from $18,098 to $24,606 per student, the higher spending does not translate to better academic outcomes. The school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 9.3 in 2022-2023, which is lower than the nearby schools. However, this higher spending and lower student-teacher ratio have not been effective in improving the school's consistently low performance, suggesting that factors beyond just resources may be contributing to the school's challenges.

Detail:

Public 6-8

456 White Plains Rd
Bronx, NY 10473

(718) 542-5063

District: New York City Geographic District # 8

SchoolDigger Rank:
1121^st of 1,504 New York Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $29,525

Feeder schools for Bronx Mathematics Preparatory School (The):

Elementary:	Ps 107
	Ps 182
	Ps 69 Journey Prep School

Student/teacher ratio: 9.3

Number of students: 169

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

62.7%

African American:

28.4%

White:

4.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 94.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Bronx Mathematics Preparatory School (The) ranks worse than 74.5% of middle schools in New York. It also ranks 7^th among 12 ranked middle schools in the New York City Geographic District # 8. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 29.12. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Bronx Mathematics Preparatory School (The) has the smallest middle school student body size in the New York City Geographic District # 8. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (62.7%), African American (28.4%), White (4.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 94.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bronx Mathematics Preparatory School (The) is 9.3, which is the 4^th best among 12 middle schools in the New York City Geographic District # 8. (See more...)

Compare Bronx Mathematics Preparatory School (The) employs 18 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bronx Mathematics Preparatory School (The) is $29,525, which is the 2^nd highest among 12 middle schools in the New York City Geographic District # 8.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bronx Mathematics Preparatory School (The):

SchoolDigger ranks Bronx Mathematics Preparatory School (The) 1121^st of 1504 New York public middle schools. (See Bronx Mathematics Preparatory School (The) in the ranking list.)

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New York City Geographic District # 8:

SchoolDigger ranks New York City Geographic District # 8 722^nd of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Bronx Mathematics Preparatory School (The)

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Rank History for all students at Bronx Mathematics Preparatory School (The)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2009	8.45	1139^th	1224	6.9%
2010	9.15	1135^th	1243	8.7%
2011	6.90	1240^th	1295	4.2%
2012	3.30	1315^th	1337	1.6%
2013	10.30	1314^th	1373	4.3%
2014	10.93	1339^th	1401	4.4%
2015	11.59	1328^th	1407	5.6%
2016	12.52	1337^th	1429	6.4%
2017	18.35	1259^th	1455	13.5%
2018	17.24	1264^th	1438	12.1%
2019	20.96	1187^th	1439	17.5%
2021	35.99	813^th	1242	34.5%
2022	22.46	1217^th	1479	17.7%
2023	31.12	1074^th	1500	28.4%
2024	29.12	1121^st	1504	25.5%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Bronx Mathematics Preparatory School (The)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	46.66	209^th	503	58.4%
2019	30.64	376^th	473	20.5%
2022	36.42	364^th	581	37.3%
2023	41.11	293^rd	591	50.4%
2024	39.67	346^th	615	43.7%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Bronx Mathematics Preparatory School (The)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	33.34	850^th	1170	27.4%
2019	42.21	558^th	1139	51.0%
2022	34.41	877^th	1283	31.6%
2023	40.48	724^th	1307	44.6%
2024	38.55	751^st	1303	42.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bronx Mathematics Preparatory School (The)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	24.45	1047^th	1245	15.9%
2021	46.99	432^nd	935	53.8%

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Rank History for Homeless students at Bronx Mathematics Preparatory School (The)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	32.08	330^th	457	27.8%
2019	34.37	275^th	392	29.8%
2021	51.58	22^nd	49	55.1%
2022	40.78	278^th	487	42.9%
2023	55.19	201^st	543	63.0%
2024	37.31	379^th	594	36.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Bronx Mathematics Preparatory School (The)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	13.13	1273^rd	1353	5.9%
2019	18.02	1209^th	1370	11.8%
2021	23.87	883^rd	1066	17.2%
2022	26.51	1140^th	1454	21.6%
2023	35.73	986^th	1463	32.6%
2024	35.17	990^th	1465	32.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Bronx Mathematics Preparatory School (The)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	22.87	1122^nd	1352	17.0%
2019	25.97	1043^rd	1366	23.6%
2021	48.54	519^th	1071	51.5%
2022	22.11	1215^th	1455	16.5%
2023	30.77	1063^rd	1464	27.4%
2024	25.64	1170^th	1464	20.1%

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Rank History for African American students at Bronx Mathematics Preparatory School (The)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	21.25	581^st	663	12.4%
2019	33.01	440^th	653	32.6%
2022	28.46	526^th	706	25.5%
2023	56.26	271^st	696	61.1%
2024	38.98	431^st	705	38.9%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Bronx Mathematics Preparatory School (The)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	24.45	674^th	810	16.8%
2019	28.50	622^nd	826	24.7%
2021	47.05	212^th	449	52.8%
2022	33.55	629^th	914	31.2%
2023	45.73	480^th	943	49.1%
2024	44.99	506^th	953	46.9%

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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: NY State Education Department

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Enrollment information for Bronx Mathematics Preparatory School (The)

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2008	0	56	2	66	1	n/a	n/a	125
2009	2	126	6	193	1	n/a	n/a	328
2010	4	160	9	263	2	n/a	n/a	438
2011	4	143	27	252	2	0	0	428
2012	3	112	1	193	0	14	0	323
2013	2	104	6	187	1	8	0	308
2014	4	96	5	173	0	0	0	278
2015	4	97	7	165	2	0	0	275
2016	0	82	6	161	2	0	0	251
2017	4	83	3	138	9	1	0	238
2018	3	65	6	154	5	0	0	233
2019	2	83	8	131	6	0	0	230
2020	2	80	9	113	3	0	0	207
2021	3	78	7	92	5	0	0	185
2022	7	61	11	105	4	0	0	188
2023	7	48	4	106	3	0	1	169

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Bronx Mathematics Preparatory School (The)

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	125	5.0	25.0	88.8
2009	328	18.0	18.2	82.9
2010	438	28.0	15.6	n/a
2011	428	31.0	13.8	94.9
2012	323	29.4	10.9	92.6
2013	308	22.4	13.7	93.8
2014	278	19.6	14.1	92.4
2015	275	24.0	11.4	96
2016	251	22.0	11.4	96.4
2017	238	23.7	10.0	98.7
2018	233	22.0	10.5	99.1
2019	230	26.0	8.8	97.4
2020	207	21.0	9.8	99.5
2021	185	18.0	10.2	97.8
2022	188	17.0	11.0	93.1
2023	169	18.0	9.3	94.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Bronx Mathematics Preparatory School (The)

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	125	5.0	25.0	88.8
2009	328	18.0	18.2	82.9
2010	438	28.0	15.6	n/a
2011	428	31.0	13.8	94.9
2012	323	29.4	10.9	92.6
2013	308	22.4	13.7	93.8
2014	278	19.6	14.1	92.4
2015	275	24.0	11.4	96
2016	251	22.0	11.4	96.4
2017	238	23.7	10.0	98.7
2018	233	22.0	10.5	99.1
2019	230	26.0	8.8	97.4
2020	207	21.0	9.8	99.5
2021	185	18.0	10.2	97.8
2022	188	17.0	11.0	93.1
2023	169	18.0	9.3	94.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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