Knowledge And Power Preparatory Academy III

Summary:

Knowledge And Power Preparatory Academy III is a public middle school located in the Bronx, New York, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 284 students. The school is part of the New York City Geographic District #12, which is ranked 789 out of 866 districts in New York and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite serving a predominantly disadvantaged student population, Knowledge And Power Preparatory Academy III consistently outperforms the district and state in academic proficiency, particularly in English Language Arts (ELA) and Math. In the 2022-2023 school year, the school's ELA proficiency rates ranged from 41.46% to 52.04%, compared to the district's 28.96% to 41.12% and the state's 45.82% to 55.2%. In Math, the school's proficiency rates ranged from 27.63% to 52.04%, compared to the district's 20.91% to 30.18% and the state's 40.74% to 51.94%. The school also performed well in Regents exams, with 88.46% proficiency in Algebra I and 100% proficiency in Living Environment, significantly higher than the district and state averages.

The school's strong performance is particularly notable for its Hispanic and English Language Learner (ELL) student populations, ranking 282 out of 943 and 69 out of 581 New York middle schools, respectively, in recent years. However, the school's rankings for other student subgroups, such as Special Education and Low Socioeconomic Status, are more mixed, suggesting potential areas for improvement. When compared to nearby middle schools in the same district, such as Emolior Academy, Junior High School 98 Herman Ridder, and Esmt-Is 190, Knowledge And Power Preparatory Academy III generally outperforms its peers in academic proficiency.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 2055 Mapes Ave
       Bronx, NY  10460


(718) 561-3580

District: New York City Geographic District #12

SchoolDigger Rank:
784th of 1,500 New York Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $23,467 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  10.9 Help
Number of students:  284

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
69.0%
African American:
26.4%
White:
1.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  95.1% Help


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Compare Details Knowledge And Power Preparatory Academy III ranks worse than 52.3% of middle schools in New York. It also ranks first among 10 ranked middle schools in the New York City Geographic District #12! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.11. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (69%), African American (26.4%), Asian (1.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 95.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Knowledge And Power Preparatory Academy III is 10.9. 7 middle schools in the New York City Geographic District #12 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Knowledge And Power Preparatory Academy III employs 25.8 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Knowledge And Power Preparatory Academy III is $23,467. 7 middle schools in the New York City Geographic District #12 spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Knowledge And Power Preparatory Academy III:

SchoolDigger ranks Knowledge And Power Preparatory Academy III 784th of 1500 New York public middle schools. (See Knowledge And Power Preparatory Academy III in the ranking list.)

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New York City Geographic District #12:

SchoolDigger ranks New York City Geographic District #12 789th of 866 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Knowledge And Power Preparatory Academy III

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Rank History for all students at Knowledge And Power Preparatory Academy III

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 84.11 128th 1095 88.3%
2007 50.38 672nd 1123 40.2%
2008 45.70 787th 1185 33.6%
2009 21.78 1003rd 1224 18.1%
2010 34.46 896th 1243 27.9%
2011 44.86 798th 1295 38.4%
2012 37.43 912th 1337 31.8%
2013 29.68 980th 1373 28.6%
2014 43.81 780th 1401 44.3%
2015 37.89 870th 1407 38.2%
2016 37.27 902nd 1429 36.9%
2017 32.51 996th 1455 31.5%
2018 29.04 1056th 1438 26.6%
2019 36.89 889th 1439 38.2%
2021 24.87 1004th 1242 19.2%
2022 38.32 919th 1479 37.9%
2023 47.11 784th 1500 47.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Knowledge And Power Preparatory Academy III

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.91 399th 503 20.7%
2019 41.41 222nd 473 53.1%
2022 71.15 69th 581 88.1%
2023 28.10 500th 591 15.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Knowledge And Power Preparatory Academy III

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.42 816th 1170 30.3%
2019 36.33 706th 1139 38.0%
2022 32.35 932nd 1283 27.4%
2023 50.80 501st 1307 61.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Knowledge And Power Preparatory Academy III

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.96 721st 1245 42.1%
2019 46.26 564th 1241 54.6%
2021 33.76 642nd 935 31.3%
2022 50.35 546th 1306 58.2%
2023 55.39 494th 1288 61.6%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Knowledge And Power Preparatory Academy III

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.25 161st 457 64.8%
2019 67.49 77th 392 80.4%
2021 35.51 35th 49 28.6%
2022 52.36 187th 487 61.6%
2023 70.05 99th 543 81.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Knowledge And Power Preparatory Academy III

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.23 977th 1353 27.8%
2019 32.41 956th 1370 30.2%
2021 29.41 812th 1066 23.8%
2022 40.27 866th 1454 40.4%
2023 48.98 737th 1463 49.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Knowledge And Power Preparatory Academy III

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.39 1015th 1352 24.9%
2019 41.92 742nd 1366 45.7%
2021 19.54 943rd 1071 12.0%
2022 34.40 964th 1455 33.7%
2023 44.13 810th 1464 44.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Knowledge And Power Preparatory Academy III

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.41 415th 663 37.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Knowledge And Power Preparatory Academy III

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.58 449th 810 44.6%
2019 45.33 400th 826 51.6%
2021 26.93 349th 449 22.3%
2022 48.50 416th 914 54.5%
2023 63.23 282nd 943 70.1%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Reviews:
by a teacher
Thursday, November 15, 2018

Open Quote So true. The culture of this school is incredibly toxic. The administration are borderline abusive to the students, as well as their staff. That's why I quit teaching here, and so did many others. Run, do not walk, away from this school. Close Quote


by a parent
Friday, April 6, 2018

Open Quote bad school , teachers would rather get kids in trouble for wearing wrong colored sneakers than teaching them the school work. teachers are disrespectful Close Quote



Enrollment information for Knowledge And Power Preparatory Academy III

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2005 0 54 7 56 1 n/a n/a 0 118
2006 0 63 7 64 1 n/a n/a 0 135
2007 1 97 9 115 1 n/a n/a 0 223
2008 3 107 11 126 2 n/a n/a 0 249
2009 3 96 7 143 1 n/a n/a 0 250
2010 3 86 5 162 1 n/a n/a 0 257
2011 4 65 2 194 9 0 0 0 274
2012 4 91 2 214 11 1 0 0 323
2013 5 102 4 205 7 2 0 0 325
2014 5 105 6 218 4 0 0 0 338
2015 6 110 6 222 2 0 1 0 347
2016 7 109 8 234 3 0 1 0 362
2017 6 114 6 243 4 1 0 0 374
2018 5 106 6 267 3 1 0 0 388
2019 1 100 8 274 4 0 1 0 388
2020 3 90 8 256 5 0 1 0 363
2021 2 87 9 254 4 1 1 0 358
2022 5 84 5 224 2 0 0 0 320
2023 4 75 4 196 2 2 1 0 284

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Knowledge And Power Preparatory Academy III

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 118 n/a n/a 0
2006 135 10.0 13.5 0
2007 223 13.0 17.2 34.5
2008 249 14.7 16.9 0
2009 250 16.0 15.6 98.8
2010 257 19.0 13.5 n/a
2011 274 18.0 15.2 87.2
2012 323 18.0 17.9 94.4
2013 325 21.9 14.7 94.2
2014 338 23.9 14.0 91.4
2015 347 24.0 14.4 87.6
2016 362 25.0 14.4 87.8
2017 374 24.9 15.0 86.9
2018 388 23.9 16.1 91.2
2019 388 25.9 14.9 90.7
2020 363 28.9 12.5 90.4
2021 358 28.9 12.3 91.9
2022 320 26.9 11.8 95
2023 284 25.8 10.9 95.1

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 Knowledge And Power Preparatory Academy III

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 118 n/a n/a 0
2006 135 10.0 13.5 0
2007 223 13.0 17.2 34.5
2008 249 14.7 16.9 0
2009 250 16.0 15.6 98.8
2010 257 19.0 13.5 n/a
2011 274 18.0 15.2 87.2
2012 323 18.0 17.9 94.4
2013 325 21.9 14.7 94.2
2014 338 23.9 14.0 91.4
2015 347 24.0 14.4 87.6
2016 362 25.0 14.4 87.8
2017 374 24.9 15.0 86.9
2018 388 23.9 16.1 91.2
2019 388 25.9 14.9 90.7
2020 363 28.9 12.5 90.4
2021 358 28.9 12.3 91.9
2022 320 26.9 11.8 95
2023 284 25.8 10.9 95.1

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Knowledge And Power Preparatory Academy III

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,218 (8.1%) $13,909 (91.9%) $15,128
2020 $1,182 (7.7%) $14,209 (92.3%) $15,391
2021 $1,542 (9.2%) $15,223 (90.8%) $16,766
2022 $5,275 (23.8%) $16,919 (76.2%) $22,194
2023 $3,214 (13.7%) $20,253 (86.3%) $23,467

Data source: New York Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Knowledge And Power Preparatory Academy III

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 889th of 1439 Middle schoolsRanks 784th of 1500 Middle schools
 9.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Knowledge And Power Preparatory Academy III)3847.3
 9.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New York City Geographic District #12)2527.1
 2.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4745.8
 1.2%
6th Grade Math (Knowledge And Power Preparatory Academy III)1827.6
 9.6%
   6th Grade Math (New York City Geographic District #12)1820.9
 2.9%
   6th Grade Math (New York)4748.1
 1.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Knowledge And Power Preparatory Academy III)2741.5
 14.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (New York City Geographic District #12)1929
 10%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4048
 8%
7th Grade Math (Knowledge And Power Preparatory Academy III)3244.1
 12.1%
   7th Grade Math (New York City Geographic District #12)1728.3
 11.3%
   7th Grade Math (New York)4451.9
 7.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Knowledge And Power Preparatory Academy III)4252
 10%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (New York City Geographic District #12)2941.1
 12.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4855.2
 7.2%
8th Grade Math (Knowledge And Power Preparatory Academy III)3952
 13%
   8th Grade Math (New York City Geographic District #12)2130.2
 9.2%
   8th Grade Math (New York)3340.7
 7.7%
End of Course Algebra I (Knowledge And Power Preparatory Academy III)84.288.5
 4.3%
   End of Course Algebra I (New York City Geographic District #12)52.440
 12.4%
   End of Course Algebra I (New York)71.164.6
 6.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students388284
 26.8%
African American10075
 25%
American Indian42
 50%
Asian84
 50%
Hispanic274196
 28.5%
Pacific Islander02
White14
 300%
Two or More Races11
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients90.7%95.1%
 4.3%


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Students at Knowledge And Power Preparatory Academy III are 69% Hispanic, 26% African American, 1% White, 1% Asian.

Knowledge And Power Preparatory Academy III ranks 784th of 1500 New York middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 284 students attended Knowledge And Power Preparatory Academy III.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the WNYC and the New York State Department of Health and the NY State Education Department.

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