BRONX DANCE ACADEMY SCHOOL
257 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
The Bronx Dance Academy (located at 3617 Bainbridge Ave in the Bronx) is a unique public middle school (Grades 6–8) that integrates a rigorous academic curriculum with a specialized focus on performing arts. As a dedicated arts-centered school, it provides students with extensive training in various dance disciplines, including ballet, modern, jazz, and hip-hop, while ensuring they meet New York State academic standards. The school aims to cultivate creativity, discipline, and confidence in its students, viewing the arts as a vital vehicle for personal expression and cognitive development.
Beyond its focus on dance, the school fosters a supportive community environment that emphasizes character building and college and career readiness. Students are encouraged to participate in collaborative projects, performances, and workshops that connect their technical dance training to their broader education. By combining a structured academic program with intensive artistic practice, the Bronx Dance Academy prepares its students not only for high school success but also for the critical thinking and collaborative skills necessary for future professional and creative endeavors.
Beyond its focus on dance, the school fosters a supportive community environment that emphasizes character building and college and career readiness. Students are encouraged to participate in collaborative projects, performances, and workshops that connect their technical dance training to their broader education. By combining a structured academic program with intensive artistic practice, the Bronx Dance Academy prepares its students not only for high school success but also for the critical thinking and collaborative skills necessary for future professional and creative endeavors.
257
Total Students
20.0
Full-Time Teachers
12.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
96.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Hispanic | 204 |
| Black | 39 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More | 7 |
| American Indian | 1 |
| Pacific Islander | 1 |
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Hispanic204 (79.4 %)
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Black39 (15.2 %)
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Two or More7 (2.7 %)
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Asian3 (1.2 %)
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White2 (0.8 %)
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American Indian1 (0.4 %)
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Pacific Islander1 (0.4 %)
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 #10 |
| Phone: | (718)515-0410 |
| Website: | http://www.ms308bda.org |
| Grade Range: | 6th - 8th |
| Total Students: | 257 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 20.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 12.8 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 242 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 7 |
Grades Taught
Grade 6
94
Grade 7
89
Grade 8
74
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 94 |
| Grade 7 | 89 |
| Grade 8 | 74 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 182 | 70.8% |
| Male | 75 | 29.2% |
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