SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY ACADEMY: A MOTT HALL SCHOOL

www.motthallsta.org

372 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Science and Technology Academy: A Mott Hall School (Mott Hall III) is a public middle school located in the Morrisania section of the Bronx, New York. As part of the prestigious Mott Hall network—which is known for its rigorous academic standards and focus on college readiness—this school emphasizes a specialized curriculum centered on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). The school is dedicated to cultivating a collaborative learning environment that challenges students to think critically, solve complex problems, and develop the technical literacy required for high school success and beyond.

Beyond its academic focus, the academy is committed to the holistic development of its students. It provides a supportive community culture that prioritizes character building, social-emotional growth, and leadership. By integrating technology into daily instruction and encouraging extracurricular involvement, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body to become informed citizens and innovative thinkers in an increasingly digital world.

372

Total Students

33.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

85.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY ACADEMY: A MOTT HALL SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	7
Hispanic	266
Black	81
Asian	11
Two or More	1
American Indian	6

Hispanic
266 (71.5 %)
Black
81 (21.8 %)
Asian
11 (3.0 %)
White
7 (1.9 %)
American Indian
6 (1.6 %)
Two or More
1 (0.3 %)

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 # 9
Phone:	(718)293-4017
Website:	http://www.motthallsta.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	372
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.3
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	316
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 6 140

Grade 7 113

Grade 8 118

Ungraded 1