Enrollment
130
Middle
DISTRICT 216 · STATE 531
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 9·NCES 360008606787
BRONX DEBATE ACADEMY
1302 EDWARD L GRANT HWY, BRONX, NY 10452 · (646) 298-1819 · Bronx County
GRADES 06–06MIDDLE11-CITYTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL130 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
11.2:1
12 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 8.1:1 · STATE 10.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
99%
129 students
DISTRICT 96% · STATE 58%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other middle schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 130 | 100% |
Student demographics
35%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 43% · STATE 72% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Schools most like BRONX DEBATE ACADEMY
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRONX DEBATE ACADEMY this school | 130 | 99.2% | N/A |
| BRONX ACADEMY FOR MULTI-MEDIA BRONX | 144 | 100.0% | 47.8% |
| UNIVERSITY NEIGHBORHOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL NEW YORK | 131 | 94.7% | 36.8% |
| COMMUNITY MATH AND SCIENCE PREP NEW YORK | 115 | 100.0% | 34.0% |
| HAROLD O LEVY SCHOOL NEW YORK | 127 | 96.9% | 23.3% |
| IS 339 BRONX | 169 | 94.7% | 40.6% |
Matched among New York middle schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where BRONX DEBATE ACADEMY ranks
Among middle schools| Measure | This school | In New York | In Bronx County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 130 | #766 of 796 | #73 of 77 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 99.2% | #7 of 773 | #5 of 75 |
Ranked against other public middle schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
About BRONX DEBATE ACADEMY
As a very small middle-grades school, BRONX DEBATE ACADEMY serves students in BRONX, New York. Enrollment stands at 130 students, covering grade 6. That is 76% below the average of about 531 students for middle schools in New York.
BRONX DEBATE ACADEMY reports to NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 9, which has 70 schools and 23,786 students.
More than half of enrollment at BRONX DEBATE ACADEMY is Hispanic: 78%. The next largest groups are 18% Black and 2% Native American. The school's Hispanic share is 23 points above the 55% share among Bronx County residents. Measured by the diversity index, the student body scores 35%.
The school has 11.6 full-time-equivalent teachers and a ratio of 11.2 students per teacher. Middle schools in New York average 10.3:1, 0.9 fewer students per teacher than here. Of all students at BRONX DEBATE ACADEMY, 99% are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. For comparison, public schools in Bronx County average 90%.
In Bronx County, where the school is located, median household income comes to about $48,676, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 22%, and roughly 23% of residents are in poverty. There are 472 public schools in the county, enrolling about 202,028, BRONX DEBATE ACADEMY among them.
BRONX ACADEMY OF PROMISE CHARTER SCHOOL sits less than a tenth of a mile from BRONX DEBATE ACADEMY. Around the school, at least 8 other public schools are within five miles.
NCES lists the school's locale as City: Large. That means it sits inside a principal city with a population of 250,000 or more.
The BRONX DEBATE ACADEMY discussion page is a place for special education services, counseling, and support programs. Teachers and staff are welcome to share updates too.
Bronx County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
1,404,779
Census ACS
Median income
$48,676
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
22%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
23%
Below federal line
Schools in county
472
202,028 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 9
- PS/IS 218 RAFAEL HERNANDEZ DUAL LANGUAGE MAGNET SCHOOLElementary · 807 students
- PS 70 MAX SCHOENFELDElementary · 729 students
- BRONX SCHOOL FOR LAW GOVERNMENT AND JUSTICEHigh · 683 students
- COMPREHENSIVE MODEL SCHOOL PROJECT MS 327High · 670 students
- PS 53 BASHEER QUISIMElementary · 600 students
- PS 204 MORRIS HEIGHTSElementary · 576 students
Other schools in BRONX
- BRONX HIGH SCHOOL OF SCIENCE (THE)High · 2,953 students
- KIPP BRONX CHARTER SCHOOL IIICombined · 2,390 students
- HARRY S TRUMAN HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 1,650 students
- ATMOSPHERE ACADEMY PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLHigh · 1,481 students
- PS 83 DONALD HERTZElementary · 1,451 students
- RIVERDALE/KINGSBRIDGE ACADEMY (MS/HS 141)High · 1,383 students
Nearby schools
- BRONX ACADEMY OF PROMISE CHARTER SCHOOL0.1 mi · 601
- FAMILY LIFE ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL0.2 mi · 428
- FAMILY LIFE ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOLS HIGH SCHOOL0.2 mi · 423
- PS/IS 218 RAFAEL HERNANDEZ DUAL LANGUAGE MAGNET SCHOOL0.2 mi · 807
- PS 11 HIGHBRIDGE0.2 mi · 386
- AECI II: NYC CHARTER HS0.2 mi · 449
Frequently asked questions
About BRONX DEBATE ACADEMYWhat is the total enrollment at BRONX DEBATE ACADEMY?
BRONX DEBATE ACADEMY enrolls approximately 130 students in grades 06-06.
What grades does BRONX DEBATE ACADEMY serve?
BRONX DEBATE ACADEMY serves grades 06-06.
What is the student-teacher ratio at BRONX DEBATE ACADEMY?
The student-to-teacher ratio at BRONX DEBATE ACADEMY is approximately 11.2:1 (12 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at BRONX DEBATE ACADEMY?
At BRONX DEBATE ACADEMY, the student body is approximately 1% White, 78% Hispanic, 18% Black.
Is BRONX DEBATE ACADEMY public or private?
BRONX DEBATE ACADEMY is a public K-12 school, overseen by NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 9.
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