New Millennium Business Academy Middle School

New Millennium Business Academy Middle School is a small Bronx middle school serving grades 6-8, known for its close-knit community and dedicated leadership. The school's principal is widely credited with fostering a positive and orderly environment, energizing staff, and improving the overall school climate. Parents express overwhelmingly positive sentiment, with survey results showing near-universal satisfaction with the school. The school maintains a low suspension rate and a chronic absenteeism rate that is better than the citywide median. While the school excels in creating a supportive atmosphere, academic proficiency in both ELA and Math falls below citywide medians, placing near or below the 25th percentile. There are no accelerated coursework options during the regular school day, though honors classes are offered after school and on Saturdays. Student survey responses indicate some concerns regarding bullying and physical altercations. The school offers a variety of arts electives, including dance, architecture, and ceramics, and features a black box theater. It also provides an onsite health clinic for students.