At a glance
Reported students
544
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
50.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York middle enrollment
58th percentile
Compared with 789 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
399
Pugsley Preparatory Academy: 544 reported students.
State peer staffing position
66th percentile
10.8:1 reported; state peer median 10.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Pugsley Preparatory Academy
Pugsley Preparatory Academy is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Bronx. It is one of 52 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District # 8. NCES reports 544 students for 2024–25.
Among 789 middle schools in New York with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 447 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 58th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.8:1, close to 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 (52.6%) and Asian (26.7%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Pugsley Preparatory Academy
- 1How do the reported 10.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 50.5 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?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 90.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White4.6%
- Hispanic52.6%
- Black10.7%
- Asian26.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native3.9%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.7%
- Multiracial0.9%
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 # 8
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
MS 101 Edward R Byrne
Middle · Grades 06–08
576 reported students
JHS 123 James M Kiernan
Middle · Grades 06–08
466 reported students
School for Inquiry and Social Justice (The)
Middle · Grades 06–08
377 reported students
Urban Institute of Mathematics
Middle · Grades 06–08
361 reported students
JHS 131 Albert Einstein
Middle · Grades 06–08
322 reported students
MS 302 Luisa Dessus Cruz
Middle · Grades 06–08
319 reported students
Public schools near Pugsley Preparatory Academy
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Success Academy Charter School-Nyc 12 Middle · Charter · Success Academy Charter School-Nyc 12 | 05–06 | 94 | 0.3 mi |
| JHS 131 Albert Einstein Middle · New York City Geographic District # 8 | 06–08 | 322 | 0.4 mi |
| Soundview Academy for Culture and Scholarship Middle · New York City Geographic District # 8 | 06–08 | 240 | 0.4 mi |
| JHS 127 Castle Hill (The) Middle · New York City Geographic District #11 | 06–08 | 778 | 0.7 mi |
| JHS 123 James M Kiernan Middle · New York City Geographic District # 8 | 06–08 | 466 | 0.9 mi |
| School for Inquiry and Social Justice (The) Middle · New York City Geographic District # 8 | 06–08 | 377 | 0.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Pugsley Preparatory Academy
What grades does Pugsley Preparatory Academy serve?
Pugsley Preparatory Academy reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in New York City Geographic District # 8.
How many students attend Pugsley Preparatory Academy?
Pugsley Preparatory Academy reported 544 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 58th percentile among 789 New York middle schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Pugsley Preparatory Academy?
The calculated ratio is 10.8:1, based on 544 students and 50.5 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 Pugsley Preparatory Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Pugsley Preparatory Academy is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New York City Geographic District # 8 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Pugsley Preparatory Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
90.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Pugsley Preparatory Academy in?
Pugsley Preparatory Academy is part of New York City Geographic District # 8, based in Bronx, NY, which operates 52 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Pugsley Preparatory Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Success Academy Charter School-Nyc 12 (0.3 mi), JHS 131 Albert Einstein (0.4 mi), Soundview Academy for Culture and Scholarship (0.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.