Enrollment
190
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.6:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
93.5%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+66% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bronx Mathematics Preparatory School (the) compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bronx Mathematics Preparatory School (the)
Bronx Mathematics Preparatory School (the) is a high-poverty, small middle school in Bronx, New York, enrolling 190 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 93.5% of students qualify for free meals, 66% above the New York average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 91% of New York schools, with 190 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 300 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #209.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (68%) and African American (24%) (diversity index 47/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 71.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District # 8 also operates Herbert H Lehman High School (1,087 students) and Ps 71 Rose E Scala (1,079 students) alongside Bronx Mathematics Preparatory School (the).
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Bronx Mathematics Preparatory School (the) compares
Bronx Mathematics Preparatory School (the) on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
- 1,087
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- 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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~190 students)
Next steps
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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.
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 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
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.
Is Bronx Mathematics Preparatory School (the) a good school?
Bronx Mathematics Preparatory School (the) earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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