Enrollment
169
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360008405785
👥 S:T ratio 75
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 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 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of New York schools.
- #15 of 72
- middle schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 35
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
6.3:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-47% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
92.9%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+65% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Bronx Academy for Applied Media compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at South Bronx Academy for Applied Media
South Bronx Academy for Applied Media is a high-poverty, small middle school in Bronx, New York, enrolling 169 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 6.3:1, South Bronx Academy for Applied Media is leaner than roughly 96% of New York schools and 47% under the state's 11.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 92.9% of students qualify for free meals, 65% above the New York average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 93% of New York schools, with 169 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 255 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #91.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (61%) and African American (37%) (diversity index 49/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 68.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District # 7 also operates Hero High School (733 students) and Laboratory School of Finance and Technology (the): X223 (646 students) alongside South Bronx Academy for Applied Media.
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 South Bronx Academy for Applied Media compares
South Bronx Academy for Applied Media 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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.
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 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
- 733
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- 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
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 (~169 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~6.3:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 35/100 (typical 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 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.
Is South Bronx Academy for Applied Media a good school?
South Bronx Academy for Applied Media earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of New York schools. 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 # 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.
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