BRONX SCHOOL OF YOUNG LEADERS (THE)

www.ms331.com

359 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

The Bronx School of Young Leaders (SYL), located at 40 West Tremont Avenue in the Bronx, is a public middle school (Grades 6–8) dedicated to fostering academic excellence, civic responsibility, and personal development. The school is built upon a philosophy that empowers students to become "young leaders" by integrating rigorous classroom instruction with character education. By emphasizing leadership skills, critical thinking, and community engagement, the school aims to prepare its students not only for high school success but also for active participation in their local and global communities.

The school is known for creating a structured, supportive environment that prioritizes the holistic growth of its diverse student body. Beyond the core academic curriculum, SYL often implements initiatives that encourage mentorship, social-emotional learning, and student voice. Through these programs, the school strives to instill a sense of purpose and self-advocacy in its pupils, ensuring that graduates leave with both the intellectual foundation and the confidence necessary to navigate future academic and professional challenges.

359

Total Students

40.7

Full-Time Teachers

8.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

88.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BRONX SCHOOL OF YOUNG LEADERS (THE)
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Hispanic	268
Black	82
Asian	2
American Indian	4

Hispanic
268 (74.7 %)
Black
82 (22.8 %)
American Indian
4 (1.1 %)
White
3 (0.8 %)
Asian
2 (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 #10
Phone:	(718)583-4146
Website:	http://www.ms331.com
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	359
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.8
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	316
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 6 114

Grade 7 121

Grade 8 121

Ungraded 3