- Enrollment
- 1,087
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bronx, NY
Bronx Mathematics Preparatory School (the)
Federal NCES profile for Bronx Mathematics Preparatory School (the), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360008505986
👥 S:T ratio 58
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bronx Mathematics Preparatory School (the) earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #54 of 72
- middle schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 10.6:1
- students per teacher
- 93.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Bronx Mathematics Preparatory School (the) has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bronx Mathematics Preparatory School (the) ranks #54 of 72 middle schools in Bronx, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 8 · New York
NCES ID 360008505986 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Bronx Mathematics Preparatory School (the) shrank from 169 students in 2022-23 to 159 in 2023-24 (-5.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 18.0 → 14.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-10 students YoY 360008505986 · Bronx, NY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
190 enr · 10.6:1 · 93.5% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Herbert H Lehman High School (1,087 students)
Bronx Mathematics Preparatory School (the) shrank from 169 students in 2022-23 to 159 in 2023-24 (-5.9%). Teacher FTE lost 18.0 → 14.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Bronx Mathematics Preparatory School (the) in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Herbert H Lehm
Herbert H Lehman High School
1,087 students
- Ps 71 Rose E S
Ps 71 Rose E Scala
1,079 students
- Ps 14 Senator
Ps 14 Senator John Calandra
718 students
- Ps 36 Unionpor
Ps 36 Unionport
660 students
- Ps 152 Evergre
Ps 152 Evergreen
634 students
- This school 190
Bronx Mathematics Preparatory School (the)
190 students
What this shows Bronx Mathematics Preparatory School (the) reports 190 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bronx Mathematics Preparatory School (the) compares
Bronx Mathematics Preparatory School (the) is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.6:1 | ▼ 10% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 93.5% | ▲ 66% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 190 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.6:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
190
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
93.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% above the New York average of 56.2%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.6:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 38% in New York - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
71.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 68.4%
African American 23.7%
White 3.7%
Asian 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 68.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.3, Bronx Mathematics Preparatory School (the) is about as mixed as the New York school average of 45.5.
How Bronx Mathematics Preparatory School (the) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herbert H Lehman High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 71 Rose E Scala | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 14 Senator John Calandra | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 36 Unionport | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 152 Evergreen | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bronx Mathematics Preparatory School (the)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,079
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 718
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
- Enrollment
- 660
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 634
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~190 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bronx Mathematics Preparatory School (the)
How many students attend Bronx Mathematics Preparatory School (the)?
Bronx Mathematics Preparatory School (the) has 190 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bronx, NY. CCD year-over-year: 169 (2022-23) → 159 (2023-24), down 10.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bronx Mathematics Preparatory School (the)?
The student-teacher ratio at Bronx Mathematics Preparatory School (the) is 10.6:1, which is 10% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 32% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bronx Mathematics Preparatory School (the)?
93.5% of students at Bronx Mathematics Preparatory School (the) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bronx Mathematics Preparatory School (the)?
The largest demographic group at Bronx Mathematics Preparatory School (the) is Hispanic or Latino at 68.4% of enrollment, in Bronx, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bronx Mathematics Preparatory School (the)?
Bronx Mathematics Preparatory School (the) has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Bronx Mathematics Preparatory School (the) rank among middle schools in Bronx?
By Resource Investment Index, Bronx Mathematics Preparatory School (the) ranks #54 of 72 middle schools in Bronx, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Bronx on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District # 8?
Besides Bronx Mathematics Preparatory School (the), New York City Geographic District # 8 also operates Herbert H Lehman High School (1,087 students), Ps 71 Rose E Scala (1,079 students), and Ps 14 Senator John Calandra (718 students). See the New York City Geographic District # 8 district page for the complete list.