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Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy III
Grades:
6-8
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2055 Mapes Avenue
Bronx NY 10460
Bronx NY 10460
Phone:
718-561-3580
Our Insights
Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy III in Tremont is a school serving grades 6 through 8. This school shares a building with MS 129.
This school prepares students well to progress to the next grade and helps them improve their test scores, as compared to other schools with similar students. The principal has been leading this school since 2014.
This school prioritizes children who live in District 12, but anyone is welcome to apply. To see if your address is in the district for this school please use our school search. For more information about school enrollment and advice on how to find a program, please visit our New to NYC page .
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Citywide Average Key
This school is
Better
Near
Worse
than the citywide average
Is this school safe and well-run?
From 2019-20 NYC School Survey
How many teachers say order and discipline are maintained at this school?
85%
75%
Citywide Average
How many students say they feel safe in the hallways, bathrooms and locker rooms?
87%
82%
Citywide Average
How many students think bullying happens most or all of the time at this school?
44%
52%
Citywide Average
How many teachers say the principal is an effective manager?
73%
82%
Citywide Average
From 2019-20 NY State Report Card
How many students were suspended?
2%
3%
Citywide Average
From this school's most recent Quality Review Report
From 2019-20 School Quality Guide
How many teachers have 3 or more years of experience teaching?
57%
75%
Citywide Average
Years of principal experience at this school
3.9
How do students perform academically?
From 2019 State ELA+Math Results Summary
How many middle school students scored 3-4 on the state math exam?
30%
37%
Citywide Average
How many middle school students scored 3-4 on the state reading exam?
36%
42%
Citywide Average
From 2021 Middle School Directory
What high schools do most graduates attend?
The Cinema School
Accelerated courses offered for high school credit
Algebra I,Living Environment
From 2019-20 School Quality Guide
How many 8th-graders earn high school credit?
33%
32%
Citywide Average
Who does this school serve?
From 2020-21 Demographic Snapshot
Enrollment
359
Asian
3%
Black
24%
Hispanic
71%
White
1%
Other
1%
Free or reduced priced lunch
90%
Students with disabilities
27%
English language learners
13%
From 2019-20 School Quality Guide
Average daily attendance
93%
93%
Citywide Average
How many students miss 18 or more days of school?
26%
23%
Citywide Average
From 2020 School Directories
Uniforms required?
No
How does this school serve special populations?
From 2019 State ELA+Math Results Summary
How many students with disabilities scored 3-4 on the state math exam?
6%
14%
Citywide Average
How many students with disabilities scored 3-4 on the state reading exam?
8%
15%
Citywide Average
How many English language learners scored 3-4 on the state math exam?
9%
14%
Citywide Average
How many English language learners scored 3-4 on the state reading exam?
3%
6%
Citywide Average
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Contact & Location
Location
Tremont
(District 12)
Trains:
, 
to West Farms Sq - East Tremont Ave
, to West Farms Sq - East Tremont Ave
Buses:
Bx12, Bx15, Bx17, Bx19, Bx21, Bx36, Bx40, Bx42, Bx9, Q44-SBS
Contact
Principal
Jean Colon
Other Details
Shared campus?
Yes
This school shares a building with MS 129
Uniforms required?
No
Metal detectors?
No
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