- Enrollment
- 807
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bronx, NY
South Bronx International Middle School
Federal NCES profile for South Bronx International Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360008606629
👥 S:T ratio 68
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Bronx International Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of New York schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in New York.
- #8 of 72
- middle schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 7.9:1
- small classes for New York
- 98.7%
- free-lunch eligible
South Bronx International Middle School has class sizes smaller than 90% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Bronx International Middle School ranks #8 of 72 middle schools in Bronx, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 9 · New York
NCES ID 360008606629 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
South Bronx International Middle School held near 159 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 18.5 → 20.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 360008606629 · Bronx, NY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
142 enr · 7.9:1 · 98.7% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Ps/is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School (807 students)
South Bronx International Middle School held near 159 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 18.5 → 20.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
South Bronx International Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ps/is 218 Rafa
Ps/is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School
807 students
- Ps 70 Max Scho
Ps 70 Max Schoenfeld
729 students
- Bronx School f
Bronx School for Law Government and Justice
683 students
- Comprehensive
Comprehensive Model School Project Ms 327
670 students
- Ps 53 Basheer
Ps 53 Basheer Quisim
600 students
- This school 142
South Bronx International Middle School
142 students
What this shows South Bronx International Middle School reports 142 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Bronx International Middle School compares
South Bronx International Middle School 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 | 7.9:1 | ▼ 33% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.7% | ▲ 76% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 142 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.9:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
142
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% 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
7.9:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 10% in New York - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.0%
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 89.4%
African American 9.2%
White 1.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 89.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.2, South Bronx International Middle School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How South Bronx International Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps/is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 70 Max Schoenfeld | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bronx School for Law Government and Justice | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Comprehensive Model School Project Ms 327 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 53 Basheer Quisim | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Bronx International Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 729
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 683
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 670
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 600
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 (~142 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Bronx International Middle School
How many students attend South Bronx International Middle School?
South Bronx International Middle School has 142 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bronx, NY. CCD year-over-year: 156 (2022-23) → 159 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Bronx International Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Bronx International Middle School is 7.9:1, which is 33% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 50% 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 International Middle School?
98.7% of students at South Bronx International Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Bronx International Middle School?
The largest demographic group at South Bronx International Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 89.4% of enrollment, in Bronx, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Bronx International Middle School?
South Bronx International Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 International Middle School rank among middle schools in Bronx?
By Resource Investment Index, South Bronx International Middle School ranks #8 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 # 9?
Besides South Bronx International Middle School, New York City Geographic District # 9 also operates Ps/is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School (807 students), Ps 70 Max Schoenfeld (729 students), and Bronx School for Law Government and Justice (683 students). See the New York City Geographic District # 9 district page for the complete list.