At a glance
Reported students
256
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
22.46
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York middle enrollment
20th percentile
Compared with 789 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
289
Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy III: 256 reported students.
State peer staffing position
76th percentile
11.4:1 reported; state peer median 10.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy III
Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy III is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Bronx. It is one of 46 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District #12. NCES reports 256 students for 2024–25.
Among 789 middle schools in New York with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 447 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 20th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.4:1, above the New York median of 10.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (71.1%) and Black (24.2%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy III
- 1How do the reported 11.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 22.46 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 96.9%
- Lunch program
- Missing
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White1.2%
- Hispanic71.1%
- Black24.2%
- Asian0.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native2.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Other schools in New York City Geographic District #12
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
IS 318 Math Science & Technology Through Arts
Middle · Grades 06–08
278 reported students
MS 129 Academy for Independent Learning and Leadership
Middle · Grades 06–08
230 reported students
Fannie Lou Hamer Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
228 reported students
Esmt-Is 190
Middle · Grades 06–08
226 reported students
Accion Academy
Middle · Grades 06–08
185 reported students
Frederick Douglass Academy V Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
146 reported students
Public schools near Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy III
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS 129 Academy for Independent Learning and Leadership Middle · New York City Geographic District #12 | 06–08 | 230 | under 0.1 mi |
| Frederick Douglass Academy V Middle School Middle · New York City Geographic District #12 | 06–08 | 146 | 0.2 mi |
| JHS 118 William W Niles Middle · New York City Geographic District #10 | 06–08 | 468 | 0.4 mi |
| IS 318 Math Science & Technology Through Arts Middle · New York City Geographic District #12 | 06–08 | 278 | 0.5 mi |
| Emolior Academy Middle · New York City Geographic District #12 | 06–08 | 388 | 0.6 mi |
| Esmt-Is 190 Middle · New York City Geographic District #12 | 06–08 | 226 | 0.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy III
What grades does Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy III serve?
Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy III reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in New York City Geographic District #12.
How many students attend Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy III?
Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy III reported 256 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 20th percentile among 789 New York middle schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy III?
The calculated ratio is 11.4:1, based on 256 students and 22.46 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New York median for the same school level is 10.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy III a public, charter, or magnet school?
Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy III is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New York City Geographic District #12 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy III students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
96.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy III in?
Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy III is part of New York City Geographic District #12, based in Bronx, NY, which operates 46 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy III?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include MS 129 Academy for Independent Learning and Leadership (under 0.1 mi), Frederick Douglass Academy V Middle School (0.2 mi), JHS 118 William W Niles (0.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.