SCHOOL OF PERFORMING ARTS

196 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

The **School of Performing Arts (PS 153)**, located at 977 Fox Street in the Bronx, is a public elementary school serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. As a school dedicated to the arts, it emphasizes a balanced curriculum that integrates academic rigor with creative expression, aiming to foster both intellectual development and emotional growth in its young learners. The school is known for creating a supportive environment where students are encouraged to explore their talents through music, visual arts, and performance.

Situated in the heart of the Longwood neighborhood, the school serves as a vital community anchor. It focuses on cultivating a sense of inclusivity and collaboration, utilizing its arts-based approach to boost student engagement and confidence. By blending traditional core subjects with artistic enrichment, the School of Performing Arts strives to prepare its students not only for middle school success but also to be well-rounded, creative thinkers who can contribute positively to their local community.

196

Total Students

29.4

Full-Time Teachers

6.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SCHOOL OF PERFORMING ARTS
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	123
Black	62
Asian	6
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
123 (62.8 %)
Black
62 (31.6 %)
Asian
6 (3.1 %)
White
2 (1.0 %)
American Indian
2 (1.0 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.5 %)

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 #12
Phone:	(718)589-4844
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	196
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	6.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	132
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 43

Grade 7 78

Grade 8 75