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Middle School 302 Luisa Dessus Cruz

681 Kelly St
Bronx, NY 10455
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 360 students in grades 6-8, Middle School 302 Luisa Dessus Cruz ranks in the bottom 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 12% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than 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 (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 360 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50% in NY
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Middle School 302 Luisa Dessus Cruz ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Middle School 302 Luisa Dessus Cruz's student population of 360 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
360 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Middle School 302 Luisa Dessus Cruz ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Middle School 302 Luisa Dessus Cruz is 0.37, 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.
This School
State Level (NY)
#3950 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Middle School 302 Luisa Dessus Cruz, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
12%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Middle School 302 Luisa Dessus Cruz and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
28%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Middle School 302 Luisa Dessus Cruz and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10-14%
78%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Middle School 302 Luisa Dessus Cruz and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Middle School 302 Luisa Dessus Cruz and the public school average student teacher ratio of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Middle School 302 Luisa Dessus Cruz and the percentage of Asian public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Hispanic
77%
29%
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Black
20%
16%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Middle School 302 Luisa Dessus Cruz and the percentage of Black public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
2%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Middle School 302 Luisa Dessus Cruz and the percentage of White public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New York.
0.37
This chart displays the diversity score of Middle School 302 Luisa Dessus Cruz and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Middle School 302 Luisa Dessus Cruz and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Middle School 302 Luisa Dessus Cruz and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Middle School 302 Luisa Dessus Cruz's ranking?
Middle School 302 Luisa Dessus Cruz is ranked #3950 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Middle School 302 Luisa Dessus Cruz?
360 students attend Middle School 302 Luisa Dessus Cruz.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Middle School 302 Luisa Dessus Cruz students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Middle School 302 Luisa Dessus Cruz?
Middle School 302 Luisa Dessus Cruz has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Middle School 302 Luisa Dessus Cruz offer ?
Middle School 302 Luisa Dessus Cruz offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Middle School 302 Luisa Dessus Cruz part of?
Middle School 302 Luisa Dessus Cruz is part of New York City Geographic District # 8 School District.
In what neighborhood is Middle School 302 Luisa Dessus Cruz located?
Middle School 302 Luisa Dessus Cruz is located in the Woodstock neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 22 other public schools located in Woodstock.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 360 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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