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Bronx Studio For Writers And Artists School in Bronx, NY
(06-12 • Public • Regular School)

City-data.com school rating (using weighted test average as compared to other schools in New York) from 0 (worst) to 100 (best) is 24
Address
 928 SIMPSON ST
Bronx, NY 10459
Telephone
(718) 893-5158
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City-data.com school rating
24
Students
591
Classroom Teachers (FTE)
39.9
National School Lunch
Program (NSLP) Status
No
Free lunch eligible students
441
Reduced-price lunch
eligible students
3
School district
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 8
Charter school
No
Shared Time Indicator
No
Adult education offered
No

Ratings

This school rating compared to other nearby schools ratings:
BRONX LIGHTHOUSE CHARTER SCHOOL (0.3 miles):

44
ACADEMY OF THE ARTS (THE) (0.3 miles):

32
Bronx Studio For Writers And Artists School:

24
PS 75 SCHOOL OF RESEARCH AND DISCOVERY (0.2 miles):

18
PS 150 CHARLES JAMES FOX (0.4 miles):

16
SCHOOL OF PERFORMING ARTS (0.1 miles):

10
BANANA KELLY HIGH SCHOOL (0.3 miles):

8
PS 333 MUSEUM SCHOOL (THE) (0.3 miles):

7
ENTRADA ACADEMY (0.1 miles):

2
Bronx Studio For Writers And Artists School rating compared to average state, county and city schools ratings:
New York:

50
Bronx County:

25
Bronx:

25
This School:

24

Students & Teachers


Total enrollment:
Enrollment in 2016: 591
Enrollment in 2015: 567
Enrollment in 2014: 548
Enrollment in 2013: 553
Enrollment in 2012: 499
Enrollment in 2011: 394
Enrollment in 2010: 306
Enrollment in 2006: 154
Enrollment in 2005: 77

Bronx Studio For Writers And Artists School - Historical enrollment


Enrollment by grade, gender and race:
(Note: Details may not add to totals. School year: 2015-2016)
GradeG06G07G08G09G10G11G12Total
All students8287801541044638591
Female students38464276682520315
Male students44413878362118276
American Indian/Alaska Native students - - - - 11 - 2
Asian students - - - 211 - 4
Hispanic students556564113813433445
Black students2522143920105135
White students2 - 2 - 1 - - 5

Enrollment by grade:
6th grade enrollment: 82
7th grade enrollment: 87
8th grade enrollment: 80
9th grade enrollment: 154
10th grade enrollment: 104
11th grade enrollment: 46
12th grade enrollment: 38

Bronx Studio For Writers And Artists School - Historical enrollment by grade


Enrollment by gender:
(State average from 6,131 schools)
Female enrollment: 315 (53.3%)
Here:

53.3%
New York:

51.1%
Male enrollment: 276 (46.7%)
Bronx Studio For Writers And Artists School:

46.7%
State:

47.5%

Bronx Studio For Writers And Artists School - Historical enrollment by gender


Enrollment by race/ethnicity:
(State average from 1,352 schools)
American Indian/Alaska Native enrollment: 2 (0.3%)
Bronx Studio For Writers And Artists School:

0.3%
New York:

0.2%
Asian enrollment: 4 (0.7%)
Bronx Studio For Writers And Artists School:

0.7%
State:

4.6%
Hispanic enrollment: 445 (75.3%)
Here:

75.3%
State:

9.2%
Black enrollment: 135 (22.8%)
School:

22.8%
State:

12.0%
White enrollment: 5 (0.8%)
Bronx Studio For Writers And Artists School:

0.8%
New York:

55.1%

Bronx Studio For Writers And Artists School - Historical enrollment by race/ethnicity


Lunch Program Eligibility:
(State average from 4,921 schools)
Free/reduced-price lunch eligible students: 444 (75.1%)
Bronx Studio For Writers And Artists School:

75.1%
State:

52.7%
Free lunch eligible students: 441 (74.6%)
School:

74.6%
New York:

45.4%
Reduced-price lunch eligible students: 3 (0.5%)
Here:

0.5%
New York:

4.8%

Bronx Studio For Writers And Artists School - Lunch Program Eligibility


Average Class Size:
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Average Class Size:
  • Grade 8 English: 32
  • Grade 8 Mathematics: 31
  • Grade 8 Science: 31
  • Grade 8 Social Studies: 24

Teachers and support:
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Classroom Teachers (FTE): 39.9


Student/Teacher Ratio
Here:

14.8
New York:

14.0
Number of teachers with no valid teaching certificate: 3
Number of individuals teaching out of certification: 15
Number of teachers with fewer than three years of teaching experience: 14
Number of teachers with Master's Degree plus 30 hours or doctorate: 7

Total number of classes taught: 155
Number of classes taught by teachers without appropriate certification: 50


Number of full-time principals: 1
Number of full-time assistant principals: 2
Number of full-time professional staff other than teachers, principals, and asst principals: 6

Bronx Studio For Writers And Artists School - Teachers (FTE) and pupil/teacher ratio

Statewide Student Assessments


Grades 3-8 New York State Testing Program Assessments:
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(State average from 1,650 schools)
The grades 3-8 English Language Arts (ELA) and mathematics assessments measure the higher learning standards that were adopted by the State Board of Regents in 2010, which more accurately reflect students' progress toward college and career readiness.
6th Grade:

    ELA Mean Score (6th Grade)

  • All292
  • Males288
  • Females296
  • Hispanic292
  • IDEA268
ELA students tested with valid scores: 93
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 292

ELA Students scoring proficient and above:

14%
State:

30%

Students scoring at Level 1: 31%
Students scoring at Level 2: 55%
Students scoring at Level 3: 9%
Students scoring at Level 4: 5%

31%
55%
9%
5%

    MATH Mean Score (6th Grade)

  • All284
  • Males282
  • Females286
  • Hispanic284
  • IDEA255
Math students tested with valid scores: 95
Computed mean of student Math scores: 284

Math Students scoring proficient and above:

11%
New York:

38%

Students scoring at Level 1: 41%
Students scoring at Level 2: 47%
Students scoring at Level 3: 8%
Students scoring at Level 4: 3%

41%
47%
8%
3%
7th Grade:

    ELA Mean Score (7th Grade)

  • All299
  • Males293
  • Females306
  • Hispanic300
  • IDEA273
ELA students tested with valid scores: 78
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 299

ELA Students scoring proficient and above:

28%
State:

39%

Students scoring at Level 1: 32%
Students scoring at Level 2: 40%
Students scoring at Level 3: 19%
Students scoring at Level 4: 9%

32%
40%
19%
9%

    MATH Mean Score (7th Grade)

  • All286
  • Males282
  • Females291
  • Hispanic287
  • IDEA257
Math students tested with valid scores: 76
Computed mean of student Math scores: 286

Math Students scoring proficient and above:

12%
State:

34%

Students scoring at Level 1: 53%
Students scoring at Level 2: 36%
Students scoring at Level 3: 11%
Students scoring at Level 4: 1%

53%
36%
11%
1%
8th Grade:

    ELA Mean Score (8th Grade)

  • All308
  • Males301
  • Females314
  • Hispanic310
  • Black302
  • IDEA287
ELA students tested with valid scores: 83
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 308

ELA Students scoring proficient and above:

42%
State:

43%

Students scoring at Level 1: 11%
Students scoring at Level 2: 47%
Students scoring at Level 3: 37%
Students scoring at Level 4: 5%

11%
47%
37%
5%

    MATH Mean Score (8th Grade)

  • All275
  • Males271
  • Females278
  • Hispanic275
  • Black275
  • IDEA249
Math students tested with valid scores: 83
Computed mean of student Math scores: 275

Math Students scoring proficient and above:

2%
State:

18%

Students scoring at Level 1: 53%
Students scoring at Level 2: 45%
Students scoring at Level 3: 2%
Students scoring at Level 4: 0%

53%
45%
2%

    SCI Mean Score (8th Grade)

  • All59
  • Males58
  • Females60
  • Hispanic60
  • Black55
  • IDEA48
Science students tested with valid scores: 76
Computed mean of student Science scores: 59

Science Students scoring proficient and above:

31%
New York:

57%

Students scoring at Level 1: 16%
Students scoring at Level 2: 53%
Students scoring at Level 3: 30%
Students scoring at Level 4: 1%

16%
53%
30%
1%

Regents Examination:
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(State average from 2,072 schools)
Regents Examinations are achievement tests that are aligned with New York State's Learning Standards. Prepared by teacher examination committees and Department subject and testing specialists, Regents Examinations provide schools with a basis for evaluating the quality of instruction and learning that have taken place. They are used by school personnel to identify major learning goals, offering both teachers and students a guide to important understandings, skills, and concepts. The examinations also provide students, parents, counselors, administrators, college admissions officers, and employers with objective and easily understood achievement information for use in making sound educational and vocational decisions. Passing scores on the Regents Examinations in English, mathematics, science, and social studies satisfy the State testing requirements for a high school diploma.

Bronx Studio For Writers And Artists School - % Scroring 55 and above in Regents Examination

Integrated Algebra (Common Core):

    Scoring 55 and above
    (Integrated Algebra)

  • All76%
  • Males71%
  • Females79%
  • Hispanic77%
  • Black72%
  • IDEA55%
Students tested with valid scores: 185
Number of students tested scoring Level 1 (0-54): 45 (24%)
Number of students tested scoring Level 2 (55-64): 42 (23%)
Number of students tested scoring Level 3 (65-78): 84 (45%)
Number of students tested scoring Level 4 (79-84): 13 (7%)
Number of students tested scoring Level 5 (85-100): 1 (1%)

Percentage of students scoring 55 and above:

76%
New York:

93%

24%
23%
45%
7%
1%
Algebra II (Common Core):

    Scoring 55 and above
    (Algebra II)

  • All62%
  • Males63%
  • Females61%
  • Hispanic57%
Students tested with valid scores: 47
Number of students tested scoring Level 1 (0-54): 18 (38%)
Number of students tested scoring Level 2 (55-64): 12 (26%)
Number of students tested scoring Level 3 (65-78): 16 (34%)
Number of students tested scoring Level 4 (79-84): 1 (2%)

Percentage of students scoring 55 and above:

62%
State:

87%

38%
26%
34%
2%
Comprehensive English (Common Core):

    Scoring 55 and above
    (Comprehensive English)

  • All94%
  • Males94%
  • Females96%
  • Hispanic96%
  • IDEA69%
Students tested with valid scores: 90
Number of students tested scoring Level 1 (0-54): 5 (6%)
Number of students tested scoring Level 2 (55-64): 7 (8%)
Number of students tested scoring Level 3 (65-78): 22 (24%)
Number of students tested scoring Level 4 (79-84): 26 (29%)
Number of students tested scoring Level 5 (85-100): 30 (33%)

Percentage of students scoring 55 and above:

94%
New York:

89%

6%
8%
24%
29%
33%

The New York State English as a Second Language Achievement Test:
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(State average from 642 schools)
The New York State English as a Second Language Achievement Test (NYSESLAT) is designed to annually assess the English proficiency of all English language learners enrolled in Grades K-12 in New York State schools. The exam gives the State and schools important information about the English language development of English language learners (ELLs), and is part of the State's compliance with federal laws that mandate the annual assessing and tracking of English proficiency of English language learners.

Bronx Studio For Writers And Artists School - % Scoring at Expanding Level or above in NYSESLAT

6th Grade:
Students tested with valid scores: 11
Scoring at Expanding Level or above:

64%
State:

61%

Students scoring at Entering Level: 9%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 9%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 18%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 64%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 0%

9%
9%
18%
64%
7th Grade:
Students tested with valid scores: 11
Scoring at Expanding Level or above:

64%
New York:

64%

Students scoring at Entering Level: 9%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 9%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 18%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 64%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 0%

9%
9%
18%
64%
8th Grade:

    Scoring at Expanding Level or above (8th Grade)

  • All90%
  • Hispanic90%
  • IDEA80%
Students tested with valid scores: 10
Scoring at Expanding Level or above:

90%
New York:

67%

Students scoring at Entering Level: 0%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 0%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 10%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 70%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 20%

10%
70%
20%
9th Grade:

    Scoring at Expanding Level or above (9th Grade)

  • All57%
  • Males58%
  • Females55%
  • IDEA40%
Students tested with valid scores: 23
Scoring at Expanding Level or above:

57%
New York:

50%

Students scoring at Entering Level: 0%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 17%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 26%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 57%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 0%

17%
26%
57%
10th Grade:
Students tested with valid scores: 9
Scoring at Expanding Level or above:

100%
New York:

61%

Students scoring at Entering Level: 0%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 0%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 0%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 100%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 0%

100%

Outcomes


High School Completers:
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Graduates - Graduates include students who received a local diploma or a local diploma with Regents endorsement (Regents diploma). All students who received a Regents diploma (with or without Advanced Designation or CTE Endorsement) are included in the number of students with Regents diploma.

Regents Diploma - Requires a student pass a minimum of 5 Regents examinations in addition to meeting course and credit requirements.

Regents with Advanced Designation - Requires a student pass a minimum of 8 Regents examinations in addition to meeting course and credit requirements.

Local Diploma - Can only be obtained by students with disabilities with an individualized education program or section 504 Accommodation Plan.

Bronx Studio For Writers And Artists School - High School Completers

    Graduation Rate - 6 Year Outcome
    All students

  • All82%
  • Males84%
  • Females81%
  • Hispanic81%
  • IDEA73%
All Students:
Number of Completers (graduates + commencement credentials): 62
└─ Number of Graduates (Regents + Local Diplomas): 62
  └─ Number of students who earned a Regents diploma: 54 (87% of Graduates)
  └─ Number of students who earned a Local Diploma: 8 (13% of Graduates)

    Graduation Rate - 5 Year Outcome
    All students

  • All81%
  • Males83%
  • Females79%
  • Hispanic80%
  • IDEA71%
General Education:
Number of Completers (graduates + commencement credentials): 52
└─ Number of Graduates (Regents + Local Diplomas): 52
  └─ Number of students who earned a Regents diploma: 51 (98% of Graduates)
  └─ Number of students who earned a Local Diploma: 1 (2% of Graduates)

    Graduation Rate - 4 Year Outcome
    All students

  • All60%
  • Males48%
  • Females68%
  • Hispanic59%
  • IDEA13%
Students with Disabilities:
Number of Completers (graduates + commencement credentials): 10
└─ Number of Graduates (Regents + Local Diplomas): 10
  └─ Number of students who earned a Regents diploma: 3 (30% of Graduates)
  └─ Number of students who earned a Local Diploma: 7 (70% of Graduates)

High School Non-completers:
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(State average from 1,468 schools)

Bronx Studio For Writers And Artists School - High School Non-completers

    Dropout Rate - 6 Year Outcome
    All students

  • All8%
  • Males8%
  • Females8%
  • Hispanic7%
  • IDEA7%
All Students:
Number enrolled in grades 9-12 (and ungraded age 14 or older) as of BEDS day: 349
Number of non-completers: 10
└─ Number of students who dropped out: 9
└─ Number of students who entered an approved high school equivalency preparation program: 1

Percent of non-completers:

3.0%
State:

5.4%

Post-graduation Plans of Completers:
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Bronx Studio For Writers And Artists School - Post-graduation Plans of Completers

All Students:
Total number of students reported with graduation plan: 62
└─ Graduates who planned to enroll in four-year colleges: 1 (2%)
└─ Graduates who planned to enroll in two-year colleges: 3 (5%)
└─ Graduates who planned to pursue employment: 1 (2%)
└─ Graduates whose status is unknown : 57 (92%)
General Education:
Total number of students reported with graduation plan: 52
└─ Graduates who planned to enroll in four-year colleges: 1 (2%)
└─ Graduates who planned to enroll in two-year colleges: 2 (4%)
└─ Graduates who planned to pursue employment: 1 (2%)
└─ Graduates whose status is unknown : 48 (92%)
Students with Disabilities:
Total number of students reported with graduation plan: 10
└─ Graduates who planned to enroll in two-year colleges: 1 (10%)
└─ Graduates whose status is unknown : 9 (90%)

Accountability


Adequate Yearly Progress:
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(State average from 3,754 schools)
High School Math:
Made AYP: YSH
Met the participation criterion: Yes
Met the performance criterion: YSH

Students enrolled during the test administration period: 63
Percent of enrolled students with valid test scores: 100%

Performance Index (PI):

109
State:

126
Effective Annual Measurable Objective (EAMO): 153
Safe harbor target: 108
High School ELA:
Made AYP: YSH
Met the participation criterion: Yes
Met the performance criterion: YSH

Students enrolled during the test administration period: 63
Percent of enrolled students with valid test scores: 100%

Performance Index (PI):

161
State:

151
Effective Annual Measurable Objective (EAMO): 166
Safe harbor target: 139
Elementary/Middle-Level Science:

    Elementary/Middle-Level Science - Performance Index (PI)

  • All117
  • Females119
  • Hispanic122
Made AYP: Yes
Met the participation criterion: Yes
Met the performance criterion: Yes

Students enrolled during the test administration period: 85
Percent of enrolled students with valid test scores: 89%

Performance Index (PI):

117
State:

174
Effective Annual Measurable Objective (EAMO): 178
Safe harbor target: 98
Elementary/Middle-Level Math:

    Elementary/Middle-Level Math - Performance Index (PI)

  • All61
  • Males53
  • Females67
  • Hispanic64
  • Black49
  • IDEA26
Made AYP: No
Met the participation criterion: Yes
Met the performance criterion: No

Students enrolled during the test administration period: 262
Percent of enrolled students with valid test scores: 97%

Performance Index (PI):

61
New York:

114
Effective Annual Measurable Objective (EAMO): 102
Safe harbor target: 62
Elementary/Middle-Level ELA:

    Elementary/Middle-Level ELA - Performance Index (PI)

  • All104
  • Males89
  • Females117
  • Hispanic108
  • Black86
  • IDEA50
Made AYP: Yes
Met the participation criterion: Yes
Met the performance criterion: Yes

Students enrolled during the test administration period: 263
Percent of enrolled students with valid test scores: 98%

Performance Index (PI):

104
State:

113
Effective Annual Measurable Objective (EAMO): 104
5-Year Graduation Rate:

    5-Year Graduation Rate

  • All81%
  • Females78%
  • Hispanic82%
Made AYP: Yes
Met graduation rate criteria: Yes

Students enrolled during the test administration period: 62

Graduation Rate:

81%
State:

78%
Effective Annual Measurable Objective (EAMO): 80
4-Year Graduation Rate:

    4-Year Graduation Rate

  • All62%
  • Males65%
  • Females58%
  • Hispanic63%
Made AYP: Yes
Met graduation rate criteria: No

Students enrolled during the test administration period: 73

Graduation Rate:

62%
New York:

76%
Effective Annual Measurable Objective (EAMO): 80
Safe harbor target: 72

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