Villa Maria Academy
School Notes Overview:
Villa Maria Academy is a Catholic, co-educational, secondary school established to further the mission of unity of the Sisters of St. Joseph. Through our leadership, environment and programs, we empower young people to recognize their God-given uniqueness and talents, to acquire knowledge and skills for success in a global society and to engage the future with optimism, generosity, and confidence. At Villa, we uphold the value of the intrinsic dignity and worth of the individual. As Christian educators, we promote Gospel values to develop an awareness of self. We educate for the spiritual, intellectual and social growth of the total person in a nurturing learning community....
School Overview:
Villa Maria Academy |
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| School Membership(s) | Other special emphasis association(s) | |
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten - 8 | |
| County | Bronx County, NY | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 470 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
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| % Students of Color | n/a | 36% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Pre-K - 16 students | ||
| Kind - 60 students | ||
| Grade 1 - 52 students | ||
| Grade 2 - 55 students | ||
| Grade 3 - 43 students | ||
| Grade 4 - 43 students | ||
| Grade 5 - 49 students | ||
| Grade 6 - 59 students | ||
| Grade 7 - 48 students | ||
| Grade 8 - 45 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | n/a | |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | n/a | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 180 days | 180 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 6 hours | 6 hours |
School Notes:
- Villa Maria Academy is a Catholic, co-educational, secondary school established to further the mission of unity of the Sisters of St. Joseph. Through our leadership, environment and programs, we empower young people to recognize their God-given uniqueness and talents, to acquire knowledge and skills for success in a global society and to engage the future with optimism, generosity, and confidence. At Villa, we uphold the value of the intrinsic dignity and worth of the individual. As Christian educators, we promote Gospel values to develop an awareness of self. We educate for the spiritual, intellectual and social growth of the total person in a nurturing learning community.
- Profile last updated: 02/03/2007
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posted on March 26, 2009 at 03:48:48 pm
Priscilla Mbimadong strolled from her Parkchester home to St. Benedict’s School on the morning of Saturday, March 7. No lazy weekend for Mbimadong. No pancakes. No cartoons. Mbimadong, a ten-year old P.S. 14 fifth grader, prefers Italian. - Additional School Closings Due To Snowstorm (WCBS-TV New York)
posted on March 2, 2009 at 03:56:09 am
The following schools that are currently not in our system are also closed Monday due to the heavy snowstorm coming down Sunday night and Monday morning: Villa Maria Academy - Bronx; St. Pancras - Glendale, Queens; Mary's Nativity - Flushing, Queens; Our Savior Lutheran School - Regal Park, Queens.
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (10465) | School Zip (10465) |
(NY) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 42,500 people | 18,975,234 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 21% | 32% |
| Population Average Age | 38 years old | 35 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.6 persons | 2.5 persons |
| Median Household Income | $45,650 | $44,151 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 5 rooms | 4.4 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 54 years old | 58 years old |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 57% / 43% | 41% / 59% |
School Map:
Nearby Schools:
- Our Lady Of The Assumption School - 449 students - 0.6 mi. away - view location
- Greek American Institute Of New York - 171 students - 0.8 mi. away - view location
- St. Benedict School - 335 students - 0.8 mi. away - view location
- St Theresa School - 442 students - 1.1 mi. away - view location
- St Joseph's School To The Deaf - 98 students - 1.5 mi. away - view location
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