KNOWLEDGE AND POWER PREPARATORY ACADEMY III

2055 MAPES AVE
BRONX, NY 10460

256 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

**Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy III (KAPPA III)**, located on Mapes Avenue in the Bronx, is a public middle school serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the New York City Department of Education, the school is designed to provide a rigorous academic environment that prepares students for the challenges of high school and beyond. The "KAPPA" name is rooted in a philosophy that emphasizes the development of intellect—knowledge—as a means of individual and community empowerment, striving to create a culture where students take ownership of their learning and future goals.

The school generally focuses on a well-rounded curriculum that integrates core academic subjects with social-emotional development. By maintaining a smaller school environment, KAPPA III aims to provide personalized attention and foster strong relationships between faculty, students, and families. The institution places a strong emphasis on preparing students for competitive high school placements, focusing on character development and academic excellence to ensure that students from the Bronx community are well-positioned for long-term success.

256

Total Students

22.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

96.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for KNOWLEDGE AND POWER PREPARATORY ACADEMY III
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Hispanic	182
Black	62
Asian	2
Two or More	1
American Indian	6

Hispanic
182 (71.1%)
Black
62 (24.2%)
American Indian
6 (2.3%)
White
3 (1.2%)
Asian
2 (0.8%)
Two or More
1 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #12
Phone:	(718)561-3580
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	256
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.4
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	245
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 96

Grade 7 86

Grade 8 74