At a Glance
A middle school in the Bronx that has pulled off one of the more dramatic academic turnarounds in the borough, with math proficiency now soaring well above the district average.
Best suited for
Families in the South Bronx who want a middle school with a proven track record of academic growth, strong family-school trust, and a small community feel — and who are comfortable navigating a neighborhood with limited extra-curricular programming.
Overall Rating
Rating = average of NY State ELA + math proficiency, grades 3–8
Bands are Motley's thresholds on a 0–100 scale, not New York State performance levels.
How this is scored→What stands out
- Math proficiency at 66.4% is roughly 18 points above the district average, with sixth graders at 74.1%.
- Academic gains have been steep and sustained every year for nearly a decade — a rare trajectory in NYC middle schools.
- Parent satisfaction and trust scores (98-99%) are unusually high and well above district norms.
- Small enrollment of 263 students means teachers likely know every family.
- High proportion of IEP students (35%) suggests robust special education services for families who need them.
Things to consider
- ELA proficiency, while improving, still trails the district average — families prioritizing literacy should ask about reading interventions.
- Chronic absenteeism at 63% means many students are missing substantial school despite strong attendance averages.
- Suspensions have quadrupled since 2021-22; the absolute numbers are small, but the trend deserves attention.
- Program richness score is low (19.3/100) — beyond ELL support, enrichment offerings appear limited.
- The neighborhood's economic profile means fewer family resources for after-school supplements outside what's offered on campus.
Based on 2024-25 data
School SummaryDistrict 8
In a district where the average school scores 1.88/4 and ELA proficiency hovers near 46%, this school sits above the district average overall (2.11) and dramatically above it in math. It outperforms most traditional District 8 middle schools, though the high-performing charter schools in the area post stronger numbers.
Academics
The math story here is remarkable — 66.4% proficiency against a district average of 48%, with sixth graders hitting 74.1%. ELA is the softer spot: 39% proficiency versus a district average of 46%, though it has nearly doubled since 2022. The trajectory is the headline — both subjects have improved every single year since 2016, with the math gains accelerating sharply since 2023. Science proficiency at 33.9% rounds out a profile that's clearly on the rise.
Culture
The trust numbers here are striking: 98% parent-teacher trust, 99% teacher-principal trust, 98% parent satisfaction — all well above district averages and signals that the school community is unusually aligned. Attendance at 90.2% edges out the district average, but chronic absenteeism at 63.2% means many individual students are missing significant school. Discipline is worth watching — suspensions have crept up from 2 in 2021-22 to 8 in 2023-24, and the 4% suspension rate is meaningfully higher than the district's 0.6%.
Community
The student body is 80% Hispanic and 19% Black, mirroring the working-class Hunts Point neighborhood around it, where the median household income is $38,841 and homeownership is below 10%. Thirty-five percent of students have IEPs — a notably high share — and ELL support is the only named special program. The diversity index of 30% reflects how concentrated the student body is demographically, not segregated by choice but by neighborhood reality.
Neighborhood
Hunts Point is a tight-knit, predominantly Hispanic and Black neighborhood in the South Bronx where about three in ten households live below the poverty line and only 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree. The area is largely renter-occupied, with families making do on modest incomes in a part of the borough with deep roots. Getting around is straightforward thanks to the 6 train, with three stations — Hunts Point Av, Longwood Av, and Whitlock Av — all within reasonable walking distance.
Families reach the school via the 6 train: Hunts Point Av is about a 10-minute walk, Longwood Av about 12 minutes, and Whitlock Av about 15 minutes.
Academic Performance
ELA Proficiency
Students scoring proficient or above on the NY State ELA exam.
NYC DOE InfoHub · 2022-23
Math Proficiency
Students scoring proficient or above on the NY State Math exam.
NYC DOE InfoHub · 2022-23
Science Proficiency
Students scoring proficient or above on the NY State Science exam.
NYC DOE InfoHub · 2022-23
Historical Trends
The dashed line marks 2023, when New York changed its grades 3–8 state tests. Scores before and after it aren’t directly comparable.
2020–2021 data unavailable due to COVID-19
Source: NYC DOE School Quality Reports
Survey Results
NYC School Survey (2025) · 142 families responded (95% rate)
Programs & Activities
Racial & Ethnic Diversity
NYC DOE InfoHub · 2022-23
Discipline
NYSED Student & Educator Database (2023-24)
Economic Need & Special Populations
How to get in, step by step
Middle school (6th grade)
Middle school is one citywide application, made in 5th grade. Bronx Academy for Multi-Media admits through one program, and each one has its own admissions method:
- The Hunts Point SchoolUnscreened75 seats
Middle school application
- Opened
- Wed, Oct 14
- Closes
- Fri, Dec 11
- Offers
- Wed, Apr 7
The DOE’s published dates.
- 1Apply on MySchools during the middle school application, in 5th grade.
- 2Unscreened programs fill by random lottery among the families who rank them.
- 3Rank programs in true preference order — the match places your child in the highest-ranked one that offers a seat.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Bronx Academy for Multi-Media a good school?
- On Motley, Bronx Academy for Multi-Media earns an overall rating of 53/100 — the average of the school's New York State ELA and math proficiency, grades 3–8, shown out of 100. Its state test results run above the District 8 average.
- What grades does Bronx Academy for Multi-Media serve?
- Bronx Academy for Multi-Media serves grades 6 to 8.
- How do students get into Bronx Academy for Multi-Media?
- Bronx Academy for Multi-Media admits by application through a random lottery, with no academic screen.
- Is Bronx Academy for Multi-Media public, charter, or private?
- Bronx Academy for Multi-Media is a public school in NYC Community School District 8.
- What neighborhood is Bronx Academy for Multi-Media in?
- Bronx Academy for Multi-Media is in Hunts Point, Bronx.