Is P.S./M.S. 11X498 - Van Nest Academy a good school?

P.S./M.S. 11X498 - Van Nest Academy has an overall score of 74/100 based on academic performance (40%), school climate (30%), and student progress (30%). Students achieve 52% proficiency in ELA and 61% in Math on NYC state assessments.

What grades does P.S./M.S. 11X498 - Van Nest Academy serve?

P.S./M.S. 11X498 - Van Nest Academy serves students in grades 6-8 with approximately 940 students enrolled.

How do you apply to P.S./M.S. 11X498 - Van Nest Academy?

P.S./M.S. 11X498 - Van Nest Academy accepts applications through MySchools.nyc during the NYC enrollment window. Most NYC elementary schools are zoned, meaning families in the attendance zone are guaranteed a seat.

Where is P.S./M.S. 11X498 - Van Nest Academy located?

P.S./M.S. 11X498 - Van Nest Academy is located at 1640 Bronxdale Ave, Bronx, NY 10462 in District 11.

P.S./M.S. 11X498 - Van Nest Academy

P.S./M.S. 11X498 - Van Nest Academy rated 74/100 in Bronx, District 11. ELA proficiency: 52%. Math proficiency: 61%. 940 students enrolled in grades 6-8. View ratings, test scores, parent reviews, and commute times.

Key statistics

DBN: 11X498
District: 11
Borough: Bronx
Grade band: 6-8
Enrollment: 940
Overall score: 74/100
ELA proficiency: 52%
Math proficiency: 61%
Address: 1640 Bronxdale Ave, Bronx, NY 10462

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What the school community says

2026 NYC School Survey · Separate from academic ratings and neighborhood safety

K–12 survey · 2026

Family experience

P.S./M.S. 11X498 - Van Nest Academy

Feedback reflects respondents, not necessarily all families or staff. Consider participation alongside results.

Responses117

Response rate20%

Published topics9 / 12

A starting point for your school visit

Parent Involvement in School is among the highest published topics (92/100). IEP Service Satisfaction sits lower (79/100). These topics ask different questions: use the pattern to guide a conversation, not to infer a cause or an overall school grade.

Published topic scores (0–100), not an overall school rating. Colors describe score bands, not official quality grades.

Family Satisfaction with Child's Education: 90 / 100
Outreach to Parents: 89 / 100
Parent-Teacher Trust: 92 / 100

All 12 topics and source details

P.S./M.S. 11X498 - Van Nest Academy · 2026
Topic	Score	Score band
Building Families' Capacity as their Child's Primary Advocate	Not reported	Not reported
Building Families' Capacity as their Child's Primary Teacher	Not reported	Not reported
Conflict Resolution	88	70–89 · Middle band
Family Satisfaction with Child's Education	90	90–100 · Higher end
IEP Service Satisfaction	79	70–89 · Middle band
Inclusive Leadership	91	90–100 · Higher end
Outreach to Parents	89	70–89 · Middle band
Parent Involvement in School	92	90–100 · Higher end
Parent-Principal Trust	89	70–89 · Middle band
Parent-Teacher Trust	92	90–100 · Higher end
School Facilities and Services	85	70–89 · Middle band
Strong Relationships	Not reported	Not reported

Official data workbook ↗ · Source ID: 11X498

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K–12 survey · 2026

Student experience

P.S./M.S. 11X498 - Van Nest Academy

New 2026 baseline: the student questionnaire changed substantially. Do not compare these scores with previous years.

Responses6

Response rate2%

Published topics11 / 11

Small response count: fewer than 10 respondents. Interpret cautiously; this is our participation warning, not an official suppression rule.

A starting point for your school visit

Safety is among the highest published topics (88/100). Personal Attention and Support sits lower (38/100). These topics ask different questions: use the pattern to guide a conversation, not to infer a cause or an overall school grade.

Published topic scores (0–100), not an overall school rating. Colors describe score bands, not official quality grades.

Safety: 88 / 100
Student-Teacher Trust: 63 / 100
Personal Attention and Support: 38 / 100

All 11 topics and source details

P.S./M.S. 11X498 - Van Nest Academy · 2026
Topic	Score	Score band
Academic Press	53	0–69 · Lower end
Course Clarity	58	0–69 · Lower end
Cultural Awareness and Inclusive Classroom Instruction	57	0–69 · Lower end
Guidance	50	0–69 · Lower end
Inclusive Learning Environment	54	0–69 · Lower end
Personal Attention and Support	38	0–69 · Lower end
Preventing Bullying	87	70–89 · Middle band
Safety	88	70–89 · Middle band
School Facilities and Services	74	70–89 · Middle band
Social-Emotional	46	0–69 · Lower end
Student-Teacher Trust	63	0–69 · Lower end

Official data workbook ↗ · Source ID: 11X498

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K–12 survey · 2026

Teaching & leadership

P.S./M.S. 11X498 - Van Nest Academy

Feedback reflects respondents, not necessarily all families or staff. Consider participation alongside results.

Responses10

Response rate22%

Published topics20 / 27

A starting point for your school visit

Conflict Resolution is among the highest published topics (100/100). Teacher Influence sits lower (56/100). These topics ask different questions: use the pattern to guide a conversation, not to infer a cause or an overall school grade.

Published topic scores (0–100), not an overall school rating. Colors describe score bands, not official quality grades.

Instructional Leadership: 99 / 100
Peer Collaboration: 82 / 100
Academic Press: 83 / 100

All 27 topics and source details

P.S./M.S. 11X498 - Van Nest Academy · 2026
Topic	Score	Score band
Academic Press	83	70–89 · Middle band
Building Families' Capacity as their Child's Primary Advocate	Not reported	Not reported
Building Families' Capacity as their Child's Primary Teacher	Not reported	Not reported
Classroom Behavior	85	70–89 · Middle band
Conflict Resolution	100	90–100 · Higher end
Cultural Awareness and Inclusive Classroom Instruction	88	70–89 · Middle band
Early Childhood Instruction	Not reported	Not reported
Guidance	83	70–89 · Middle band
Inclusive Learning Environment	97	90–100 · Higher end
Innovation and Collective Responsibility	80	70–89 · Middle band
Instructional Leadership	99	90–100 · Higher end
Outreach to Parents	97	90–100 · Higher end
Peer Collaboration	82	70–89 · Middle band
Preventing Bullying	78	70–89 · Middle band
Program Coherence	96	90–100 · Higher end
Quality of Professional Development	75	70–89 · Middle band
Quality of Student Discussion	78	70–89 · Middle band
Safety	Not reported	Not reported
School Commitment	96	90–100 · Higher end
School Facilities and Services	100	90–100 · Higher end
Social-Emotional	79	70–89 · Middle band
Strong Core Instruction	Not reported	Not reported
Strong Relationships	Not reported	Not reported
Teacher Influence	56	0–69 · Lower end
Teacher-Principal Trust	89	70–89 · Middle band
Teacher-Teacher Trust	93	90–100 · Higher end
Two-Way Communication	Not reported	Not reported

Official data workbook ↗ · Source ID: 11X498

Imported: 2026-09-15 · SHA-256: 205cdbbcff8c323f2b07345fea70a4740b58a10d1a0fc2f390b42eea35808a29

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