At a glance
Reported students
130
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
11.6
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–07
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York middle enrollment
4th percentile
Compared with 789 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
346.5
Bronx Debate Academy: 130 reported students.
State peer staffing position
71st percentile
11.2:1 reported; state peer median 10.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Bronx Debate Academy
Bronx Debate Academy is a public middle school serving grades 06–07 in Bronx. It is one of 68 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District # 9. NCES reports 130 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 4th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.2:1, 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 (78.5%) and Black (17.7%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Bronx Debate Academy
- 1How do the reported 11.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 11.6 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
- 99.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0.8%
- Hispanic78.5%
- Black17.7%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native2.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.8%
- Multiracial0%
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 # 9
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
New Pathways Academy
Middle · Grades 06–08
137 reported students
South Bronx International Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
142 reported students
Kappa
Middle · Grades 06–08
143 reported students
IS 313 School of Leadership Development
Middle · Grades 06–08
99 reported students
IS 339
Middle · Grades 06–08
169 reported students
IS 229 Roland Patterson
Middle · Grades 06–08
177 reported students
Public schools near Bronx Debate 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highbridge Green School (The) Middle · New York City Geographic District # 9 | 06–08 | 383 | 0.3 mi |
| JHS 22 Jordan L Mott Middle · New York City Geographic District # 9 | 06–08 | 262 | 0.6 mi |
| Bronx Writing Academy Middle · New York City Geographic District # 9 | 06–08 | 184 | 0.6 mi |
| MS 319 Marie Teresa Middle · New York City Geographic District # 6 | 06–08 | 224 | 0.7 mi |
| MS 324 Patria Mirabal Middle · New York City Geographic District # 6 | 06–08 | 185 | 0.7 mi |
| Science and Technology Academy: a Mott Hall School Middle · New York City Geographic District # 9 | 06–08 | 336 | 0.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Bronx Debate Academy
What grades does Bronx Debate Academy serve?
Bronx Debate Academy reports grades 06–07 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in New York City Geographic District # 9.
How many students attend Bronx Debate Academy?
Bronx Debate Academy reported 130 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 4th percentile among 789 New York middle schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Bronx Debate Academy?
The calculated ratio is 11.2:1, based on 130 students and 11.6 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 Bronx Debate Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Bronx Debate Academy is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New York City Geographic District # 9 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Bronx Debate Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
99.2% 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 Bronx Debate Academy in?
Bronx Debate Academy is part of New York City Geographic District # 9, based in Bronx, NY, which operates 68 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Bronx Debate Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Highbridge Green School (The) (0.3 mi), JHS 22 Jordan L Mott (0.6 mi), Bronx Writing Academy (0.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.