Serving 339 students in grades 6-9, Jonas Bronck Academy ranks in the top 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 33% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher 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 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-9
Enrollment: 339 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 98%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in NY
Math Proficiency
: 33% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Jonas Bronck Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jonas Bronck Academy is 0.42, 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.
Jonas Bronck Academy is ranked #1796 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Jonas Bronck Academy?
339 students attend Jonas Bronck Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Jonas Bronck Academy students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jonas Bronck Academy?
Jonas Bronck Academy has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Jonas Bronck Academy offer ?
Jonas Bronck Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-9 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Jonas Bronck Academy part of?
Keep in mind. It's not easy to get in this school. You should study hard when elementary period.
- Posted by Parent - Study
56/30/2018
Hands down this is the best public school in the Bronx from the staff to the students principle deans etc!!!!!! Wa welcomes environment this school means a lot to me and my son his really come a long way and came out his shell this school staff have helped me a lot in many ways I`m very grateful and thankful my son and have the opportunity to work with such great people
- Posted by Parent - Joanna bracero
511/28/2014
I want to register for the next open house in December 17
- Posted by Parent - lasas
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-9
Enrollment: 339 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 98%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 33% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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