- Enrollment
- 733
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bronx, NY
South Bronx Academy for Applied Media
Federal NCES profile for South Bronx Academy for Applied Media, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360008405785
👥 S:T ratio 75
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Bronx Academy for Applied Media earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of New York schools.
- #15 of 72
- middle schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 6.3:1
- small classes for New York
- 92.9%
- free-lunch eligible
South Bronx Academy for Applied Media has class sizes smaller than 96% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Bronx Academy for Applied Media ranks #15 of 72 middle schools in Bronx, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 7 · New York
NCES ID 360008405785 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-40 students YoY
South Bronx Academy for Applied Media shrank from 225 students in 2022-23 to 185 in 2023-24 (-17.8%).
Teacher FTE held 27.3 → 27.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-40 students YoY 360008405785 · Bronx, NY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
169 enr · 6.3:1 · 92.9% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Hero High School (733 students)
South Bronx Academy for Applied Media shrank from 225 students in 2022-23 to 185 in 2023-24 (-17.8%). Teacher FTE held 27.3 → 27.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
South Bronx Academy for Applied Media in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hero High Scho
Hero High School
733 students
- Laboratory Sch
Laboratory School of Finance and Technology (the): X223
646 students
- Ps 5 Port Morr
Ps 5 Port Morris
630 students
- Ps/Ms 29 Melro
Ps/Ms 29 Melrose School
606 students
- South Bronx Pr
South Bronx Preparatory - a College Board School
603 students
- This school 169
South Bronx Academy for Applied Media
169 students
What this shows South Bronx Academy for Applied Media reports 169 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Bronx Academy for Applied Media compares
South Bronx Academy for Applied Media 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 | 6.3:1 | ▼ 47% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.9% | ▲ 65% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 169 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.3:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
169
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
92.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% 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
6.3:1
students per teacher
- 47% below state mean
Top 4% in New York - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
68.6%
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 60.9%
African American 37.3%
White 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Two or More 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 60.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.0, South Bronx Academy for Applied Media is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How South Bronx Academy for Applied Media Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hero High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Laboratory School of Finance and Technology (the): X223 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 5 Port Morris | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps/Ms 29 Melrose School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Bronx Preparatory - a College Board School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Bronx Academy for Applied Media's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 646
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 630
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 8.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 603
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~169 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Bronx Academy for Applied Media
How many students attend South Bronx Academy for Applied Media?
South Bronx Academy for Applied Media has 169 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bronx, NY. CCD year-over-year: 225 (2022-23) → 185 (2023-24), down 40.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Bronx Academy for Applied Media?
The student-teacher ratio at South Bronx Academy for Applied Media is 6.3:1, which is 47% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 60% 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 South Bronx Academy for Applied Media?
92.9% of students at South Bronx Academy for Applied Media are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Bronx Academy for Applied Media?
The largest demographic group at South Bronx Academy for Applied Media is Hispanic or Latino at 60.9% of enrollment, in Bronx, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Bronx Academy for Applied Media?
South Bronx Academy for Applied Media has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 South Bronx Academy for Applied Media rank among middle schools in Bronx?
By Resource Investment Index, South Bronx Academy for Applied Media ranks #15 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 # 7?
Besides South Bronx Academy for Applied Media, New York City Geographic District # 7 also operates Hero High School (733 students), Laboratory School of Finance and Technology (the): X223 (646 students), and Ps 5 Port Morris (630 students). See the New York City Geographic District # 7 district page for the complete list.