Accion Academy

Accion Academy (12X341) is a public school in District 12, Hunts Point, Bronx, serving grades 6–8. In 2026, 34% of tested students were proficient in reading and 29% were proficient in math (NYC DOE). Enrollment was 174 students in 2025–26 (NYC DOE).

At a glance for families

  • Grades served: 6–8
  • Neighborhood: Hunts Point
  • Non-zoned

Locations (1)

Accion Academy
977 Fox St, Bronx, NY 10459, USA
Bronx, Hunts Point

School Quality

The one thing to remember

2026 math proficiency is 29%, lower than most NYC middle schools and about typical for those with similar economic need — 36% of students here are in special education; general education students scored 40% in math (2026).

Also worth knowing: Reading is up 6 points since 2023, while citywide reading fell 2 points.

What the numbers say

  • Math is up 10 points since 2023, while citywide math rose 6 points.
  • English learners make up 26% of students in 2025–26, a higher share than at most district middle schools.

What its own parents say

97%

of parents trust the principal

97%

trust their child's teachers

96%

satisfied with the education overall

NYC School Survey 2026. 71% of families answered.

Test scores in context

Student progress (2024–25)

DOE School Quality Report

Students here gain about as much as at other schools serving similar students

Impact score: 0.51 · 64th percentile

The DOE compares results with those of students with similar starting points and backgrounds.

View this school's official NYC DOE School Quality Snapshot

Reading

34%

2026

students scored at Level 3 or 4

170 students tested

Level 143%
Level 223%
Level 322%
Level 412%

Results for students in special education and general education students (2026)

Students in special education20%

55 students tested

General education students41%

115 students tested

See grade-by-grade results
Grade 630%
Grade 731%
Grade 840%

Mathematics

29%

2026

students scored at Level 3 or 4

172 students tested

Level 137%
Level 234%
Level 322%
Level 47%

Results for students in special education and general education students (2026)

Students in special education7%

56 students tested

General education students40%

116 students tested

See grade-by-grade results
Grade 621%
Grade 732%
Grade 834%

Reading benchmarks

2026
This school34%
District 1235%
NYC public schools (DOE)51%

Math benchmarks

2026
This school29%
District 1240%
NYC public schools (DOE)58%

Excludes charter schools. Weighted by students tested.

Proficiency over time

0%25%50%75%100%New state tests27%34%8%29%2018201920222023202420252026
ReadingMath

New York changed its grades 3–8 tests in 2023. Compare years from 2023 onward with each other, not with earlier years.

Citywide reading scores fell sharply in 2026; NYC Public Schools is reviewing the results. Source: NYC Public Schools

View the data behind this chart
YearReadingMath
201827%8%
201920%9%
202233%8%
202329%19%
202431%29%
202531%33%
202634%29%

Proficiency means scoring at Level 3 or above. Test scores are one measure of a school, not the whole experience.

How it ranks nearby

Reading · 2026

  1. Economic need index: 94%1.4 mi away

  2. Economic need index: 92%1.1 mi away

  3. Economic need index: >95%0.5 mi away

  4. Accion Academy (this school)34%

    Economic need index: >95%

  5. Economic need index: >95%0.8 mi away

  6. Economic need index: >95%1.1 mi away

  7. Economic need index: >95%1.5 mi away

  8. Economic need index: >95%1.0 mi away

  9. Economic need index: 93%1.4 mi away

Math · 2026

  1. Economic need index: >95%1.0 mi away

  2. Economic need index: 94%1.4 mi away

  3. Economic need index: >95%1.5 mi away

  4. Economic need index: 92%1.1 mi away

  5. Economic need index: 93%1.4 mi away

  6. Economic need index: >95%0.8 mi away

  7. Accion Academy (this school)29%

    Economic need index: >95%

  8. Economic need index: >95%1.1 mi away

  9. Economic need index: >95%0.5 mi away

Accion Academy vs Bronx Studio School for Writers and Artists

MeasureAccion AcademyBronx Studio School for Writers and Artists
2026 reading proficient34% (+3 points vs 2025)30% (-1 points vs 2025)
2026 math proficient29% (-4 points vs 2025)28% (-2 points vs 2025)
Enrollment (2025–26)174572
Student–teacher ratio (2025–26)6.511.5
Family satisfaction (2026)96%93%
Principal trust (2026)97%95%
Teacher trust (2026)97%92%
Leadership (2026)97%92%
Distance between schools0.1 mi

Student body

Enrollment

174 students

6–8 · down 119 over five years

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Students per teacher

6.5

students per teacher

NYC DOE · 2025–26

English learners

26%

was 32% in 2024–25

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Economic need

>95% of students live in poverty (2025–26)

Economic need index: >95% — the measure we use to compare similar schools.

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Special education

36%

of students here are in special education

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Student body: 2% White, 81% Hispanic, 1% Asian, 15% Black, 0% multiracial, 47% female, 53% male.

Economic need index: >95% — the measure we use to compare similar schools. It combines measures of students’ economic circumstances; it is not a measure of school quality.

More from the family survey

Leadership
97%
Disability support services
95%
Outreach
96%
Facilities
94%
Parent involvement
90%

NYC DOE · 2026 survey

School zone

NYC DOE · 2024–25

Know before you tour

Admissions

Admissions for NYC public schools go through MySchools. This school has no attendance zone; admission is through MySchools.

Address

977 Fox St, Bronx, NY 10459, USA

How to read this page

  • Test scores measure one week in April. They say nothing about the art room, recess or whether your child will be happy. Tour the school.
  • Averages hide gaps. In 2026, students in special education here scored 20% in reading (55 tested), compared with 34% schoolwide. If that's your family, ask how the school will support your child.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply?

Admissions for NYC public schools go through MySchools.

Quick Facts

What is this provider?

  • Subject: K–12 Schools
  • Sub-Subjects: Middle School
  • Location: Hunts Point, Bronx
  • Address: 977 Fox St, Bronx, NY 10459, USA