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Bronx Writing Academy

Public | 6-8 | 472 students

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1 star

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Posted October 14, 2012

The enviornment and culture of this school are truly disturbing. The administration is very unorganized, the teaching staff below average. The office staff very unprofessional in their conduct. This school needs a dramatic overhaul it clearly does very little to service students and the community at large.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted February 12, 2010

This school has made an improvement. They have morning clubs. Then positive about this school is that they are always hiring new teachers. You only have to wear a navy blue polo shirt. The regular rules apply. No skirt more than 1 inch above the knee. Same thing for capri's or shorts. Pants or jeans not too tight or short. The seniors pay for class rings and senior trips. They go to Pocono every year.
—Submitted by a parent


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 56% in 2012.

132 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
23%

2011

 
 
20%
Math

The state average for Math was 65% in 2012.

140 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
29%

2011

 
 
36%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New York used the New York State Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English language arts and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The results for English language arts and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles and the science results will be added when they are released in the Fall of 2013. The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New York. The goal is for 90% of students to meet or exceed grade-level standards on the tests.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 52% in 2012.

140 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
21%

2011

 
 
17%
Math

The state average for Math was 65% in 2012.

145 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
47%

2011

 
 
36%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New York used the New York State Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English language arts and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The results for English language arts and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles and the science results will be added when they are released in the Fall of 2013. The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New York. The goal is for 90% of students to meet or exceed grade-level standards on the tests.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 50% in 2012.

150 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
20%

2011

 
 
16%
Math

The state average for Math was 61% in 2012.

159 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
27%

2011

 
 
33%
Science

The state average for Science was 69% in 2011.

164 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
28%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New York used the New York State Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English language arts and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The results for English language arts and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles and the science results will be added when they are released in the Fall of 2013. The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New York. The goal is for 90% of students to meet or exceed grade-level standards on the tests.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

In 2009-2010, this school was given a grade of "A" for the middle school level.

About the tests


Progress Report Grades measure the school's contribution to student learning in three areas: School Environment, Student Performance and Student Progress. Schools can receive additional credit for achieving exemplary performance progress among high-needs students. Progress Report Grades range from A to F.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York City Department of Education

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GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 61% 21%
Black 37% 19%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 8%
White 0% 51%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 87%N/A44%
Limited English proficient 25%N/A7%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A13
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Fewer than 3 years experience 26%N/A10%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree and above 19%N/A33%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher credentials

  This school District averageState average
Teachers with no valid teaching certificate 18%N/A5%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008
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270 E 167th St
Bronx, NY 10456
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Phone: (718) 293-9048

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