Serving 300 students in grades 6-8, Soundview Academy For Culture And Scholarship ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 300 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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Soundview Academy For Culture And Scholarship's student population of 300 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
300 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Year Founded
2009
School Calendar
School Motto
Where Great Minds of All Kinds Thrive
Soundview Academy For Culture And Scholarship ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Soundview Academy For Culture And Scholarship is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4019 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
69%
30%
Black
27%
16%
White
1%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Soundview Academy For Culture And Scholarship's ranking?
Soundview Academy For Culture And Scholarship is ranked #4019 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Soundview Academy For Culture And Scholarship often compared to?
Soundview Academy For Culture And Scholarshipis often viewed alongside schools like Junior High School 131 Albert Einstein by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Soundview Academy For Culture And Scholarship?
300 students attend Soundview Academy For Culture And Scholarship.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Soundview Academy For Culture And Scholarship students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Soundview Academy For Culture And Scholarship?
Soundview Academy For Culture And Scholarship has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 12:1.
What grades does Soundview Academy For Culture And Scholarship offer ?
Soundview Academy For Culture And Scholarship offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Soundview Academy For Culture And Scholarship part of?
Soundview Academy For Culture And Scholarship is part of New York City Geographic District # 8.
In what neighborhood is Soundview Academy For Culture And Scholarship located?
Soundview Academy For Culture And Scholarship is located in the East Bronx neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 77 other public schools located in East Bronx.
School Reviews5 10/10/2025im going to this school because its great and easy to get in to i love it has tonsssssss of thing to do so in my point of view you should go or sigh up to this school.5 10/10/2025I am a former parent of Soundview Academy. My son was transferred in from a charter school in Harlem. He transferred in for the many Art and technology opportunities Soundview Academy had to offer. Because of my son artistic background, he took to the Visual Arts program and blossomed. The Art Teacher worked well nurturing the students and helped my son with his HS Arts portfolio which got him accepted into High School of Arts & Design in Manhattan, NY. I am grateful for the nurturing atmosphere Soundview Academy provided my son further grooming his skills in the arts.Review Soundview Academy For Culture And Scholarship. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
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im going to this school because its great and easy to get in to i love it has tonsssssss of thing to do so in my point of view you should go or sigh up to this school.
I am a former parent of Soundview Academy. My son was transferred in from a charter school in Harlem. He transferred in for the many Art and technology opportunities Soundview Academy had to offer. Because of my son artistic background, he took to the Visual Arts program and blossomed. The Art Teacher worked well nurturing the students and helped my son with his HS Arts portfolio which got him accepted into High School of Arts & Design in Manhattan, NY. I am grateful for the nurturing atmosphere Soundview Academy provided my son further grooming his skills in the arts.
Review Soundview Academy For Culture And Scholarship. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
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