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M.S. 302 Luisa Dessus Cruz

Grades: 6-8
681 Kelly Street
Bronx NY 10455
Phone: 718-292-6070

Our Insights

MS 302 is a neighborhood school where children may study Latin percussion with the Bronx Essemble, or dance with the National Dance Institute, according to the middle school directory. Students are expected to visit 10 colleges and complete 30 hours of community service.

The school shares a building with Girls Prep Bronx Charter Elementary School.

Admissions: Neighborhood school. (May 2019)

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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?
83%
78% Citywide Average
How many students think bullying happens most or all of the time at this school?
67%
58% Citywide Average
How many teachers say the principal is an effective manager?
84%
84% Citywide Average

From the 2019-20 NY State Report Card

How many students were suspended?
1%
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?
61%
79% Citywide Average
Years of principal experience at this school
11.0

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?
24%
46% Citywide Average
How many middle school students scored 3-4 on the state reading exam?
34%
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
366
Asian
1%
Black
20%
Hispanic
77%
White
2%
Other
1%
Free or reduced priced lunch
94%
Students with disabilities
34%
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?
46%
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?
12%
15% Citywide Average


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Contact & Location

Location

Longwood (District 8)
Trains: 6 Line to East 149th St; 2 Line, 5 Line to Prospect Ave
Buses: Bx17, Bx19, Bx4, Bx46, Bx4A, Bx6

Contact

Principal
Liza Ortiz
Parent Coordinator
Mike Mercedes

Other Details

Shared campus?
Yes
This school shares the building with Girls Prep Bronx Charter Elementary School
Uniforms required?
No
Metal detectors?
No

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

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