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TEAM 254

Grades: 6-8
2452 Washington Avenue
Bronx NY 10458
Phone: 718-220-8700

Our Insights

TEAM 254, a neighborhood middle school in Belmont that also admits children from outside the attendance zone, has a black box theater for drama classes, two well-equipped science labs and a large outdoor track. 

Principal Javier Ocampo, who took the helm in March 2018, quickly won the trust of both parents and teachers. Parents and teachers overwhelmingly say he is an effective manager, according to school surveys. A former field support liaison for district 10, Ocampo has two degrees in psychology.

Most children enter the school a year or more behind in reading. Non-English speakers make up about 40 percent of the student body, and roughly one-third has special needs. 

The school, founded in 1999, uses the Middle School Quality Initiative to boost reading by placing focus on vocabulary and debate. Teachers also visit each other to share ideas and work with teachers at other schools, according to the Comprehensive Educational Plan (CEP). 

Admissions: Students who live in the attendance zone are guaranteed a seat. Students from district 9 and 10 may also apply, but there are many more applicants than seats. (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?
64%
78% Citywide Average
How many students think bullying happens most or all of the time at this school?
73%
58% Citywide Average
How many teachers say the principal is an effective manager?
50%
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?
67%
79% Citywide Average
Years of principal experience at this school
4.1

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?
25%
46% Citywide Average
How many middle school students scored 3-4 on the state reading exam?
31%
51% Citywide Average

From the 2021-22 School Quality Guide

How many 8th-graders earn high school credit?
35%
39% Citywide Average

Who does this school serve?

From the 2022-23 Demographic Snapshot

Enrollment
464
Asian
2%
Black
13%
Hispanic
83%
White
2%
Other
0%
Free or reduced priced lunch
100%
Students with disabilities
27%
English language learners
27%

From the 2021-22 School Quality Guide

Average daily attendance
88%
90% Citywide Average
How many students miss 18 or more days of school?
47%
38% Citywide Average

From the 2020 School Directories

Uniforms required?
No
This school offers Transitional Bilingual Education in Spanish.

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?
9%
15% Citywide Average


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Contact & Location

Location

Belmont (District 10)
Trains: B Line, D Line to Fordham Rd
Buses: Bx1, Bx12, Bx12-SBS, Bx15, Bx17, Bx19, Bx2, Bx22, Bx28, Bx34, Bx38, Bx41, Bx41-SBS, Bx9, BxM4

Contact

Principal
Javier Ocampo
Parent Coordinator
Wanda Montanez

Other Details

Shared campus?
No
This school is in its own building.
Uniforms required?
No
Metal detectors?
No

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

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