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Bronx Center for Science and Mathematics

Public | 9-12 | 444 students

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4 stars

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Posted June 28, 2012

Well, I've survived my first year here at this school. But when I say survived I don't mean it in a bad way. I would say that at any school because when attending school, you must learn to survive in order to succeed. I feel like I've succeeded so much in just one year at this school. Now going to 10 grade, I am confident I can achieve anything I want and sky's the limit at this school. In fall on 2012, I will be taking an AP course, along with many honors classes. Teachers are truly loving and caring and you can always reach out to them. This school gives opportunities not many schools can give and granted this school is in the South Bronx. That is something to consider. I love this school very much and I would recommend it to anyone.
—Submitted by a student


Posted April 9, 2012

My first year here and I absolutely love it :). I believe this school gives a quality education and all the hard work that we must put in will pay off with the colleges we will attend later on in the future. I am so happy that I got into this school.
—Submitted by a student


Posted November 9, 2010

Quality education for the students. Deadlines should be given to the teachers for homework assignment distribution. Students should not have to receive notification of homework due the next day at 7pm in the evening or on Sunday late afternoon. A set time limit should be established.


Posted April 21, 2010

Principal Mr. Tom and all of his staff really care about his students. Teachers are hands on very involved with the students and i just love how us parents can also be very involved in our kids education. I have always felt very welcomed, and if i have any concerns about my child, all i have to do is call. Even in this recession, the Bronx center for science and mathematics will empower their students to work hard and has granted many students with scholarships for some of these great students.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 10, 2010

My freshman child told me this is where she wanted to be and I am so glad. Mr. Tom sets high standards for staff, students and parents. He gets it done! I'll glad she is at this school. Mr. Tom empowers everyone to strive for success and shows them how to get results! Not only talks the talk but walks the walk. I believe in him because he really believes in the staff and students. Thanks!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 6, 2009

It is one of the two schools colleges come to visit in the Bronx. They offer many opportunities and has exceeded the graduation rate of the rest of the Bronx. The teachers are very nice and so is the staff. The atmosphere is great and everyone gets along. They offer many AP classes and they even have great electives such as Law & Finance, Psychology and Engineering. This school is number 1 =]
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 5, 2009

Amazingg!!! Great teachers...Great facultyyy....awesome principal! Hard work, but it all pays off!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 7, 2009

Very good school that teaches you discipline and teaches you to be a hardworked. The school was made 4 years ago and still, the first seniors of the school made it into top colleges like Dartmouth, NYU and Penn State.
—Submitted by a student


Posted November 22, 2008

this school is very challening
—Submitted by a student


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

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.
Algebra 2/Trigonometry

The state average for Algebra 2/Trigonometry was 64% in 2011.

109 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
78%
Chemistry

The state average for Chemistry was 78% in 2011.

86 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
92%
Earth Science

The state average for Earth Science was 72% in 2011.

33 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
39%
English

The state average for English was 85% in 2011.

204 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%
French

The state average for French was 95% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 75% in 2011.

122 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%
Global History and Geography

The state average for Global History and Geography was 70% in 2011.

131 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
84%
Integrated Algebra

The state average for Integrated Algebra was 73% in 2011.

84 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
92%
Italian

The state average for Italian was 98% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a
Living Environment

The state average for Living Environment was 81% in 2011.

117 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
90%
Physics

The state average for Physics was 79% in 2011.

41 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
95%
Spanish

The state average for Spanish was 94% in 2011.

106 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
98%
U.S. History and Government

The state average for U.S. History and Government was 80% in 2011.

107 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
88%
Scale: % passing

About the tests


In 2010-2011 New York used the New York State Regents Examinations to test high school students in english language arts, math, global history and geography, US history and government, living environment, chemistry, earth science, physics and several foreign languages. The results for english language arts, math, living environment, chemistry, earth science, physics, global history and geography, US history and government, french, italian, and spanish are displayed in GreatSchools profiles. Students must take at least five Regents Exams in order to graduate. Scores of 65 and above are passing; scores of 55 and above earn credit toward a local diploma (with the approval of the local board of education). The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

Algebra 2/Trigonometry

All Students78%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General population78%

Chemistry

All Students92%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

Earth Science

All Students39%
Students with disabilities17%
General population44%

English

All Students93%
Students with disabilities63%
General population97%

French

All Studentsn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

Geometry

All Students96%
Students with disabilities89%
General population97%

Global History and Geography

All Students84%
Students with disabilities66%
General population85%

Integrated Algebra

All Students92%
Students with disabilities78%
General population94%

Italian

All Studentsn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

Living Environment

All Students90%
Students with disabilities59%
General population96%

Physics

All Students95%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

Spanish

All Students98%
Students with disabilities89%
General population99%

U.S. History and Government

All Students88%
Students with disabilities40%
General population90%
Scale: % passing

About the tests


In 2010-2011 New York used the New York State Regents Examinations to test high school students in english language arts, math, global history and geography, US history and government, living environment, chemistry, earth science, physics and several foreign languages. The results for english language arts, math, living environment, chemistry, earth science, physics, global history and geography, US history and government, french, italian, and spanish are displayed in GreatSchools profiles. Students must take at least five Regents Exams in order to graduate. Scores of 65 and above are passing; scores of 55 and above earn credit toward a local diploma (with the approval of the local board of education). The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the New York Department of Education. If there are fewer than 5 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

In 2009-2010, this school was given a grade of "B" for the high 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

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

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 66% 21%
Black 27% 19%
Asian/Pacific Islander 5% 8%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
White 1% 51%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 83%N/A44%
Limited English proficient 5%N/A7%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 18N/A13
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Fewer than 3 years experience 48%N/A10%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree and above 26%N/A33%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher credentials

  This school District averageState average
Teachers with no valid teaching certificate 25%N/A5%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008
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1363 Fulton Ave
Bronx, NY 10456
Phone: (718) 992-7089

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