- Enrollment
- 1,087
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bronx, NY
Soundview Academy for Culture and Scholarship
Federal NCES profile for Soundview Academy for Culture and Scholarship, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360008506156
👥 S:T ratio 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Soundview Academy for Culture and Scholarship earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of New York schools.
- #24 of 72
- middle schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 7.5:1
- small classes for New York
- 88.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Soundview Academy for Culture and Scholarship has class sizes smaller than 93% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Soundview Academy for Culture and Scholarship ranks #24 of 72 middle schools in Bronx, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 8 · New York
NCES ID 360008506156 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Soundview Academy for Culture and Scholarship held near 300 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 32.3 → 29.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 360008506156 · Bronx, NY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
240 enr · 7.5:1 · 88.3% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Herbert H Lehman High School (1,087 students)
Soundview Academy for Culture and Scholarship held near 300 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 32.3 → 29.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Soundview Academy for Culture and Scholarship 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 240
Soundview Academy for Culture and Scholarship
240 students
What this shows Soundview Academy for Culture and Scholarship reports 240 students on the CCD universe file.
How Soundview Academy for Culture and Scholarship compares
Soundview Academy for Culture and Scholarship held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 7.5:1 | ▼ 36% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.3% | ▲ 57% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 240 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.5:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
240
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% 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
7.5:1
students per teacher
- 36% below state mean
Top 7% in New York - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
93.8%
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 69.6%
African American 24.2%
Asian 4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 69.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.5, Soundview Academy for Culture and Scholarship is about as mixed as the New York school average of 45.5.
How Soundview Academy for Culture and Scholarship 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 14 Senator John Calandra | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 36 Unionport | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 152 Evergreen | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Soundview Academy for Culture and Scholarship'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 (~240 students)
Frequently asked questions about Soundview Academy for Culture and Scholarship
How many students attend Soundview Academy for Culture and Scholarship?
Soundview Academy for Culture and Scholarship has 240 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bronx, NY. CCD year-over-year: 298 (2022-23) → 300 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Soundview Academy for Culture and Scholarship?
The student-teacher ratio at Soundview Academy for Culture and Scholarship is 7.5:1, which is 36% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 52% 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 Soundview Academy for Culture and Scholarship?
88.3% of students at Soundview Academy for Culture and Scholarship are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Soundview Academy for Culture and Scholarship?
The largest demographic group at Soundview Academy for Culture and Scholarship is Hispanic or Latino at 69.6% of enrollment, in Bronx, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Soundview Academy for Culture and Scholarship?
Soundview Academy for Culture and Scholarship has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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 Soundview Academy for Culture and Scholarship rank among middle schools in Bronx?
By Resource Investment Index, Soundview Academy for Culture and Scholarship ranks #24 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 Soundview Academy for Culture and Scholarship, 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.