At a glance
Reported students
137
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
17.33
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
7.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York middle enrollment
5th percentile
Compared with 789 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
346.5
New Pathways Academy: 137 reported students.
State peer staffing position
11th percentile
7.9:1 reported; state peer median 10.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about New Pathways Academy
New Pathways Academy is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Bronx. It is one of 68 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District # 9. NCES reports 137 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 5th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 7.9:1, below 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 (59.9%) and Black (37.2%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking New Pathways Academy
- 1How do the reported 7.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 17.33 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
- 97.8%
- Lunch program
- Missing
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White1.5%
- Hispanic59.9%
- Black37.2%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.5%
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.
South Bronx International Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
142 reported students
Kappa
Middle · Grades 06–08
143 reported students
Bronx Debate Academy
Middle · Grades 06–07
130 reported students
IS 339
Middle · Grades 06–08
169 reported students
IS 313 School of Leadership Development
Middle · Grades 06–08
99 reported students
IS 229 Roland Patterson
Middle · Grades 06–08
177 reported students
Public schools near New Pathways 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Bronx International Middle School Middle · New York City Geographic District # 9 | 06–08 | 142 | under 0.1 mi |
| Science and Technology Academy: a Mott Hall School Middle · New York City Geographic District # 9 | 06–08 | 336 | 0.2 mi |
| JHS 22 Jordan L Mott Middle · New York City Geographic District # 9 | 06–08 | 262 | 0.3 mi |
| Bronx Writing Academy Middle · New York City Geographic District # 9 | 06–08 | 184 | 0.3 mi |
| MS 301 Paul L Dunbar Middle · New York City Geographic District # 8 | 06–08 | 148 | 0.5 mi |
| Mott Hall Charter School Middle · Charter · Mott Hall Charter School | 06–08 | 170 | 0.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about New Pathways Academy
What grades does New Pathways Academy serve?
New Pathways 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 # 9.
How many students attend New Pathways Academy?
New Pathways Academy reported 137 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 5th percentile among 789 New York middle schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at New Pathways Academy?
The calculated ratio is 7.9:1, based on 137 students and 17.33 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 New Pathways Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
New Pathways 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 New Pathways Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
97.8% 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 New Pathways Academy in?
New Pathways 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 New Pathways Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include South Bronx International Middle School (under 0.1 mi), Science and Technology Academy: a Mott Hall School (0.2 mi), JHS 22 Jordan L Mott (0.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.