The Bronx STEM and Arts Academy

The Bronx STEM and Arts Academy (10X051) is a public school in District 10, Belmont, Bronx, serving grades pre-K, K–5. In 2026, 20% of tested students were proficient in reading and 20% were proficient in math (NYC DOE). Enrollment was 158 students in 2025–26 (NYC DOE). The average K–5 class size was 18.2 students in 2025–26 (NYC DOE).

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At a glance for families

  • Grades served: pre-K, K–5
  • Neighborhood: Belmont
  • Non-zoned

Locations (1)

The Bronx STEM and Arts Academy
695 E 182nd St, Bronx, NY 10457, USA
Bronx, Belmont

School Quality

The one thing to remember

2026 reading (20%) and math (20%) proficiency are both lower than most NYC elementary schools, including those with similar economic need; down 24 and 14 points from 2025; with only 41 students tested, scores can swing from year to year.

Also worth knowing: Average class size (2025–26) is 18.2, smaller than most district elementary schools.

What the numbers say

  • Students here gain less than at most schools serving similar students (2024–25).
  • Economic need is higher than at most district elementary schools (above 95% in 2025–26).

What its own parents say

98%

of parents trust the principal

98%

trust their child's teachers

95%

satisfied with the education overall

NYC School Survey 2026. 98% of families answered.

Test scores in context

Student progress (2024–25)

DOE School Quality Report

Students here gain less than at most schools serving similar students

Impact score: 0.34 · 9th 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

20%

2026

students scored at Level 3 or 4

45 students tested

Level 133%
Level 247%
Level 311%
Level 49%
See grade-by-grade results
Grade 320%
Grade 424%
Grade 517%

Mathematics

20%

2026

students scored at Level 3 or 4

45 students tested

Level 140%
Level 240%
Level 316%
Level 44%
See grade-by-grade results
Grade 320%
Grade 418%
Grade 522%

Reading benchmarks

2026
This school20%
District 1039%
NYC public schools (DOE)51%

Math benchmarks

2026
This school20%
District 1042%
NYC public schools (DOE)58%

Excludes charter schools. Weighted by students tested.

Proficiency over time

0%25%50%75%100%New state tests28%20%36%20%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
201828%36%
201919%32%
202219%8%
202321%21%
202419%30%
202544%34%
202620%20%

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: >95%0.5 mi away

  2. Economic need index: 91%0.3 mi away

  3. Economic need index: >95%0.7 mi away

  4. Economic need index: >95%0.4 mi away

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

  6. Economic need index: >95%0.09 mi away

  7. The Bronx Stem and Arts Academy (this school)20%

    Economic need index: >95%

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

  9. Economic need index: >95%0.4 mi away

Math · 2026

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

  2. Economic need index: >95%0.4 mi away

  3. Economic need index: >95%0.7 mi away

  4. Economic need index: 91%0.3 mi away

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

  6. Economic need index: >95%0.09 mi away

  7. Economic need index: >95%0.4 mi away

  8. The Bronx Stem and Arts Academy (this school)20%

    Economic need index: >95%

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

The Bronx Stem and Arts Academy vs P.S. 032 Belmont

MeasureThe Bronx Stem and Arts AcademyP.S. 032 Belmont
2026 reading proficient20% (-24 points vs 2025)25% (-10 points vs 2025)
2026 math proficient20% (-14 points vs 2025)26% (+1 points vs 2025)
Average K–5 class size (2025–26)18.218.3
Enrollment (2025–26)158511
Student–teacher ratio (2025–26)11.07.9
Family satisfaction (2026)95%94%
Principal trust (2026)98%98%
Teacher trust (2026)98%98%
Leadership (2026)98%97%
Distance between schools0.09 mi

The Bronx Stem and Arts Academy has lower math proficiency than P.S. 032 Belmont (20% vs 26%); 2026 math is lower than most NYC elementary schools with similar economic need.

Student body

Enrollment

158 students

pre-K, K–5 · down 45 over five years

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Class size

18.2

children in the average K–5 class; about 11.0 students per teacher (2025–26)

NYC DOE · 2025–26

English learners

11%

was 10% in 2024–25

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Economic need

94% 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

17%

of students here are in special education

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Student body: 3% White, 66% Hispanic, 0% Asian, 28% Black, 0% multiracial, 49% female, 51% 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
98%
Disability support services
98%
Outreach
97%
Facilities
94%
Parent involvement
96%

NYC DOE · 2026 survey

School zone

NYC DOE · 2024–25

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Admissions

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Address

695 E 182nd St, Bronx, NY 10457, USA

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Quick Facts

What is this provider?

  • Subject: K–12 Schools
  • Sub-Subjects: Kindergarten, Elementary School, Preschool, STEM Classes
  • Courses Listed: 4
  • Location: Belmont, Bronx
  • Address: 695 E 182nd St, Bronx, NY 10457, USA