Bronx Writing Academy
Bronx, NY · New York City Geographic District # 9
Regular public school · Grades 6-8 · City, large
621st of 781 New York middle schools statewide · better than 20%▲ Improving
270 E 167TH ST, Bronx, NY 10456
(718)293-9048NCES ID 360008605664Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Bronx Writing Academy 621st of 781 New York middle schools for 2024–25, based on NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate English and Math results — better than 20% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 16th in 2019 to 21th in 2025 — improving.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 230 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2004, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 66.4% | 73.9% | ▲ 7.5 pts | |
| Black | 32.2% | 24.3% | ▼ 7.9 pts | |
| White | 0.2% | 1.3% | ▲ 1.1 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 2004. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $466K in zip 10456 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Bronx Writing Academy
- #742JHS 22 Jordan L MottNew York City Geographic District # 9 · 0 mi away742nd of 781
ELA 30% ▼18 · Math 24% ▼5Compare - #656New Millennium Bronx Academy of the ArtsNew York City Geographic District # 9 · 0.3 mi away656th of 781
ELA 40% ▼8 · Math 33% ▲4Compare - #593South Bronx International Middle SchoolNew York City Geographic District # 9 · 0.3 mi away593rd of 781
ELA 29% ▼19 · Math 51% ▲22Compare - #658New Pathways AcademyNew York City Geographic District # 9 · 0.3 mi away658th of 781
ELA 40% ▼8 · Math 33% ▲4Compare - #291Science and Technology Academy: A Mott Hall SchoolNew York City Geographic District # 9 · 0.3 mi away291st of 781
ELA 52% ▲4 · Math 70% ▲41Compare - #333IS 219 New Venture SchoolNew York City Geographic District # 9 · 0.5 mi away333rd of 781
ELA 35% ▼13 · Math 80% ▲51Compare - #635KappaNew York City Geographic District # 9 · 0.5 mi away635th of 781
ELA 28% ▼20 · Math 47% ▲18Compare - #400Mott Hall Charter SchoolMott Hall Charter School · 0.6 mi away · charter400th of 781
ELA 48% = · Math 57% ▲28Compare
What school district is Bronx Writing Academy in?
Bronx Writing Academy is part of the New York City Geographic District # 9 district in Bronx, New York.
Is Bronx Writing Academy a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Bronx Writing Academy 621st of 781 New York middle schools (better than 20% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of Bronx Writing Academy?
Hispanic 74%, Black 24%, White 1% (230 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Bronx Writing Academy cost?
The typical home value in zip code 10456 is $466K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.