At a Glance
A small, improving middle school with sky-high family satisfaction tucked into a working-class neighborhood in the South Bronx
Families who value a small, intimate school environment and have students who can show up consistently — the high absenteeism pattern suggests the school struggles most with students who miss significant time. Parents who believe in the school's improvement trajectory and want a high-trust, parent-friendly environment may find a good fit, especially for older middle schoolers (7th-8th grade) where outcomes are stronger. Families seeking specialized programs or higher test score benchmarks may want to look elsewhere.
- exceptional parent satisfaction (99%) and trust scores (98-99%) — rare to see this level of family approval at a school with below-average test scores
- demonstrated academic improvement over 8 years (ELA up 30 percentage points from 2016)
- small school feel with 230 students and 20.8 average class size
- strong 8th grade outcomes (51% proficiency in both subjects) showing the school can deliver results for students who stay
- chronic absenteeism at 68% is a major red flag — nearly 7 in 10 students miss too much school, which likely drags down academic outcomes
- math scores (32.8%) remain well below the district average of 44.7%
- teacher trust in leadership (73%) and collegial trust (71%) are notably lower than parent trust, suggesting potential workplace tension
- suspension rate (1%) is slightly above district average — worth watching
- limited programming beyond ELL support — no arts focus despite the school name suggesting it
- the school lands in the bottom tier of District 9, which itself trails many other Bronx districts
Based on 2024-2025 data
School SummaryDistrict 9
In District 9, where charter schools like Icahn (99/100) and Success Academy (97/100) dominate the rankings, this unscreened zoned school faces an uphill battle. Its 1.43 overall score sits below the district average of 1.79. However, its 99% parent satisfaction is extraordinary in a landscape where many District 9 families are chasing charter seats — suggesting this school fills a real need for families who want a neighborhood option with a personal feel.
Test scores have come a long way — ELA jumped from 9% in 2016 to nearly 39% today, and math from 7% to 33% — but the school still lands below the district average (44.8% ELA, 44.7% math). The 1.43 overall score puts it in the lower tier of District 9. That said, there's a clear growth pattern: 8th graders are hitting 51% proficiency in both subjects, suggesting the school does a better job with older students who stay. Younger grades (6th grade ELA at 24%) show more ground to cover.
Here's the paradox: parents love this school (99% satisfaction, 98-99% trust in teachers and principal), but chronic absenteeism is a stubborn 68% — meaning nearly 7 in 10 students miss too much school. Attendance itself is decent at 91.7%, slightly above district average. Teacher trust in leadership is lower (73%) than parent trust, and the suspension rate (1%) runs slightly above the district average, though it's dropped from 2 incidents in 2021-22 to just 1 now. Instruction quality scores 89%, basically matching the district. The day-to-day feel seems warm for families but potentially tense for staff navigating leadership.
A small school of 230 students, heavily Black (37%) and Hispanic (61%) with almost no Asian or white enrollment — reflecting the neighborhood's demographics. Three in ten students have IEPs, and the school offers ELL support but minimal other programming. The diversity index sits at 43%, and class sizes average 20.8 students, right on par with the district.
Concourse-Concourse Village is a dense, working-class pocket of the South Bronx where 34% of residents live in poverty and only 11% own homes. It's one of the most family-dense neighborhoods in the city (77th percentile), with strong transit access (67th percentile) making commutes easier. Safety scores are low (3 out of 100), and lead exposure rates (15.2%) and asthma-related ER visits (76 per 1,000) are elevated — environmental health concerns that affect student attendance and readiness. Still, there's community stability (72%) and plenty of families around.
highly walkable and transit-rich — the area is served by multiple bus lines and the Metro-North concourse, making it accessible without a car, though the neighborhood's safety concerns mean many families walk with children
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
Survey Results
NYC School Survey (2025) · 111 families responded (90% rate)
Programs & Activities
Racial & Ethnic Diversity
NYC DOE InfoHub · 2022-23
Economic Need & Special Populations
Discipline
NYSED Student & Educator Database (2023-24)
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is New Millennium Bronx Academy of the Arts a good school?
- On Motley, New Millennium Bronx Academy of the Arts earns an overall quality score of 36/100 — a blend of New York State ELA and math results, attendance, and the school-climate survey. Its state test results run below the District 9 average.
- What grades does New Millennium Bronx Academy of the Arts serve?
- New Millennium Bronx Academy of the Arts serves grades 6 to 8.
- How do students get into New Millennium Bronx Academy of the Arts?
- New Millennium Bronx Academy of the Arts admits by application through a random lottery, with no academic screen.
- Is New Millennium Bronx Academy of the Arts public, charter, or private?
- New Millennium Bronx Academy of the Arts is a public school in NYC Community School District 9.
- What neighborhood is New Millennium Bronx Academy of the Arts in?
- New Millennium Bronx Academy of the Arts is in Concourse-Concourse Village, Bronx.
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