BRONX MATHEMATICS PREPARATORY SCHOOL (THE)

www.bronxmath.org

169 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

The Bronx Mathematics Preparatory School (often referred to as Bronx Math Prep) is a public middle school located in the Soundview neighborhood of the Bronx, New York. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is part of the New York City Department of Education’s district system. It is designed to provide a rigorous academic environment with a specialized focus on mathematics and analytical thinking, aiming to prepare students for the demands of high school and beyond.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, the school emphasizes community engagement and personal development. Bronx Math Prep typically integrates support systems, such as tutoring or extracurricular activities, to help students navigate the transition to middle school and build strong study habits. By fostering a culture of high expectations and utilizing a structured learning environment, the school seeks to address the unique needs of its diverse student body while equipping them with the quantitative literacy necessary for future academic success.

169

Total Students

18.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

108.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BRONX MATHEMATICS PREPARATORY SCHOOL (THE)
Demographic	Student Count
White	7
Hispanic	106
Black	48
Asian	4
Two or More	1
American Indian	3

Hispanic
106 (62.7 %)
Black
48 (28.4 %)
White
7 (4.1 %)
Asian
4 (2.4 %)
American Indian
3 (1.8 %)
Two or More
1 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 8
Phone:	(718)542-5063
Website:	http://www.bronxmath.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	169
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.4
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	182
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 42

Grade 7 69

Grade 8 58