Serving 279 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cornerstone Academy For Social Action 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 20-24% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 279 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cornerstone Academy For Social Action ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Cornerstone Academy For Social Action's student population of 279 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
279 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cornerstone Academy For Social Action ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cornerstone Academy For Social Action is 0.56, 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
#3973 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
54%
30%
Black
39%
16%
White
4%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cornerstone Academy For Social Action's ranking?
Cornerstone Academy For Social Action is ranked #3973 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Cornerstone Academy For Social Action often compared to?
Cornerstone Academy For Social Actionis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 153 Helen Keller, P.s. 160 Walt Disney by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Cornerstone Academy For Social Action?
279 students attend Cornerstone Academy For Social Action.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Cornerstone Academy For Social Action students are Hispanic, 39% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cornerstone Academy For Social Action?
Cornerstone Academy For Social Action has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Cornerstone Academy For Social Action offer ?
Cornerstone Academy For Social Action offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Cornerstone Academy For Social Action part of?
Cornerstone Academy For Social Action is part of New York City Geographic District #11 School District.
In what neighborhood is Cornerstone Academy For Social Action located?
Cornerstone Academy For Social Action is located in the East Bronx neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 77 other public schools located in East Bronx.
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