Pelham Academy of Academics and Community Engagement

2441 Wallace Ave, Bronx, NY 10467 | (718) 881-3136
  • Grades: 6
  • Student Enrollment: 121
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School Description

School Summary and Highlights
  • Enrolls 121 middle school students that are all enrolled in the same grade level (06)
Additional Contact Information
  • Principal or Admin: Anthony Rivera

Faculty Details and Student Enrollment

Students and Faculty
  • Total Students Enrolled: 121
  • Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 8.5
  • Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 14.2
Students Gender Breakdown
  • Males: 66 (54.5%)
  • Females: 55 (45.5%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
Pelham Academy of Academics and Community Engagement Student Race Distribution
  Number Percent
American Indian--
Black3125.6%
Asian1310.7%
Hispanic6654.5%
White119.1%
Number of Students Per Grade
Number of Students Per Grade For Pelham Academy of Academics and Community Engagement
  Number Percent
6th Grade10990.1%
Ungraded129.9%
Public Assistance (2010)
Estimated Percent of Students From Households That Receive Public Assistance: 91-100%
Teacher Certification & Qualifications (2010)
Percent of Teachers Without a Valid Teaching Certificate
School:
22.0%
District:
2.0%
Percent of Teachers Out of Certification
School:
44.0%
District:
7.0%
Percent of Classes Taught by Teachers Without Appropriate Certification
School:
44.0%
District:
9.0%
Percent of Core Classes Not Being Taught by Highly Qualified Teachers
School:
44.0%
District:
7.0%
Teacher Experience & Educational Background (2010)
Percent of Teachers with Less Than 3 Years of Experience
School:
33.0%
District:
8.0%
Percent of Teachers with Master's or Ph.D.
School:
11.0%
District:
39.0%
Source: NY Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010

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The overall school rating shows that Pelham Academy of Academics and Community Engagement performed on average worse than many other schools across the state on NYSTP state exams in the following subjects:
  • English Language Arts
  • Math

NYSTP - Test Proficiency by Grade and Subject

Grade 6 - % of students at or above proficiency

SchoolDistrictState
English Language Arts Test
201031.7%32.6%54.2%
 
Math Test
201052.0%42.4%61.3%
 
Source: NY Department of Education 2009-2010

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