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Jonas Bronck Academy vs. I.s. 254

Should you attend Jonas Bronck Academy or I.s. 254? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Jonas Bronck Academy
400 E Fordham Rd
Bronx, NY 10458
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
I.s. 254
2452 Washington Ave
Bronx, NY 10458
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Jonas Bronck Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)

I.s. 254 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
Overview
Serving 339 students in grades 6-9, Jonas Bronck Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 473 students in grades 6-8, I.s. 254 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-9
6-8
Total Students
339 students
473 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Jonas Bronck Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at I.s. 254 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Jonas Bronck Academy.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at I.s. 254.
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
43 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Jonas Bronck Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at I.s. 254 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Jonas Bronck Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #10 and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at I.s. 254 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #10 and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1850 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
#3824 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Jonas Bronck Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of I.s. 254, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
39%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
18%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Jonas Bronck Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #10 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at I.s. 254 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #10 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
70%
(Top 20% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
33%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Jonas Bronck Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #10 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at I.s. 254 who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #10 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
80-84%
(Top 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
≤5%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Jonas Bronck Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #10 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at I.s. 254 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #10 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Jonas Bronck Academy by grade.
This chart displays the students of I.s. 254 by grade.
Grade 6 Students
84
152
Grade 7 Students
92
155
Grade 8 Students
89
166
Grade 9 Students
74
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Jonas Bronck Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New York City Geographic District #10 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2015-16 school year.
n/a
% Asian
6%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Jonas Bronck Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District #10 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at I.s. 254, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District #10 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
74%
82%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Jonas Bronck Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District #10 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at I.s. 254, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District #10 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
17%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Jonas Bronck Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District #10 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at I.s. 254, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District #10 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Jonas Bronck Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District #10 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at I.s. 254, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District #10 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Jonas Bronck Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Geographic District #10 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
n/a
0.42
0.31
This chart showcases the diversity score of Jonas Bronck Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #10 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of I.s. 254, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #10 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
95%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Jonas Bronck Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District #10 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at I.s. 254, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District #10 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Jonas Bronck Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District #10 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at I.s. 254, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District #10 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2020-21 school year.
 
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