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Bronx Writing Academy

Grades: 6-8
270 East 167th Street
Bronx NY 10456
Phone: 718-293-9048

Our Insights

Founded in 2004, Bronx Writing Academy (BWA) has long struggled with attendance, test scores, discipline and order. It shares a building with MS 22, another struggling middle school of about the same size, and the strict, very high-performing Success Academy Bronx 2 Charter, which serves grades 5 – 8. 

Teachers at BWA use the respected Middle School Quality Initiative, designed to boost reading, in part by using specific vocabulary words each week in all academic subjects and hosting debate teams. The directory says there are enough laptops for all students to use in  school, and robotics and coding are options. 

Bronx Writing Academy offers free after school activities such as sports and arts, according to the middle school directory. Parents may pick up free groceries at the school, take English classes and attend workshops. 

BWA is located in Concourse Village, one of the poorest communities in the country, with a high unemployment rate. Students get extra help in summer and Saturday classes, as well as after school. 

Admissions: Open. 

 

 

 

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School Stats

Citywide Average Key
This school is Better Near Worse than the citywide average

Is this school safe and well-run?

From the 2020-21 NYC School Survey

How many students say they feel safe in the hallways, bathrooms and locker rooms?
82%
78% Citywide Average
How many students think bullying happens most or all of the time at this school?
44%
58% Citywide Average
How many teachers say the principal is an effective manager?
95%
84% Citywide Average

From the 2019-20 NY State Report Card

How many students were suspended?
0%
4% Citywide Average

From this school's most recent Quality Review Report

Are teachers effective?

From the 2021-22 School Quality Guide

How many teachers have 3 or more years of experience teaching?
75%
79% Citywide Average
Years of principal experience at this school
7.1

How do students perform academically?

From the New York State 2022-2023 Assessment Database

How many middle school students scored 3-4 on the state math exam?
22%
46% Citywide Average
How many middle school students scored 3-4 on the state reading exam?
44%
51% Citywide Average

From the 2021-22 School Quality Guide

How many 8th-graders earn high school credit?
1%
39% Citywide Average

Who does this school serve?

From the 2022-23 Demographic Snapshot

Enrollment
238
Asian
2%
Black
26%
Hispanic
70%
White
1%
Other
1%
Free or reduced priced lunch
100%
Students with disabilities
24%
English language learners
20%

From the 2021-22 School Quality Guide

Average daily attendance
88%
90% Citywide Average
How many students miss 18 or more days of school?
44%
38% Citywide Average

From the 2020 School Directories

Uniforms required?
No

How does this school serve special populations?

From the New York State 2022-2023 Assessment Database

How many English language learners scored 3-4 on the state math exam?
8%
15% Citywide Average


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Contact & Location

Location

Concourse (District 9)
Trains: 4 Line, B Line, D Line to 167th St
Buses: Bx1, Bx11, Bx15, Bx18, Bx2, Bx32, Bx35, Bx41, Bx41-SBS, BxM4

Contact

Principal
Lauren Hasson
Parent Coordinator
Kisha Rivas

Other Details

Shared campus?
Yes
This school shares the building with JHS 22 and Success Academy Bronx 2 Charter Middle School
Uniforms required?
No
Metal detectors?
No

Zone for the 2019-2020 school year. Call school to confirm.

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