Ps 71 Rose E Scala

What Ps 71 Rose E Scala does

PS/MS 71 Rose E. Scala School is a public K-8 school located at 3040 Roberts Avenue in the Bronx, New York, operated by the NYC Department of Education within District 8. The school serves students from Kindergarten through 8th grade under the leadership of Principal Margaret Mirando, supported by four assistant principals segmented by grade band (K-2, 3-5, 6-8, and Literacy & Intervention), grade-banded counselors and social workers, ENL teachers, special-education coordinators, deans, and a parent coordinator. The institution delivers a structured academic curriculum aligned to Next Generation Learning Standards: HMH Into Reading (K-5) and HMH Into Literature (6-8) for literacy, Amplify Desmos Math (K-8), Amplify Science (K-8) with hands-on labs, Passport Curriculum for social studies, and Heggerty plus Wilson Fundations for early phonics. Grades 6-8 operate as a "Preparatory Academy" with a uniform policy, Yondr cell-phone pouches, and Algebra Regents preparation.

Beyond core academics, the school layers in social-emotional learning through a school-wide implementation of RULER from the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence, civic education through a Civics for All Partnership (annual SoapBox/MIKVA Challenge), and science enrichment through Urban Advantage. Specialized services include ENL (English as a New Language) for multilingual learners, IEP/504 special education support, school counseling and social work across all grade bands, and dedicated medical and attendance staff. Extracurriculars span basketball, wrestling, soccer, softball, cheerleading, band, chess, and music club. Family communication runs through an eChalk-powered website and the eChalk Notify mobile app, and high school transition support includes SHSAT preparation and NYC MySchools guidance counseling.

The business model is non-commercial: as a public school, PS/MS 71 charges no tuition and derives its operating budget from NYC DOE appropriations. Distribution and enrollment are managed through NYC MySchools and District 8 zoning rather than commercial channels. There is no revenue per student, no paying customer base, and no private equity or external ownership; the institution is governed by the NYC DOE with advisory input from the School Leadership Team and PTA.

Name

Ps 71 Rose E Scala

Legal name

PS/MS 71 Rose E. Scala School

Website

https://ps71.echalksites.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1900

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

PS/MS 71 Rose E. Scala School is a free public K-8 school in the Bronx, NY, operated by the NYC Department of Education (District 8), serving catchment families with a structured curriculum, RULER social-emotional learning, and Preparatory Academy middle-school program.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public K-8 Education Services

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAJAAAH

Public Special Education Schools & Programs

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/Public K–12 Schools & Districts

SECONDARYEDAKABAD

Inclusion Facilitation & Classroom Accommodation/Modification Support

Education/Special Education & Learning Support Services/Inclusive Education & Mainstream Classroom Support

SECONDARYEDAJAKAH

Specialized Programs & Classrooms (Autism, Emotional/Behavioral, Intellectual/Developmental, Multi-Disability)

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/K–12 Special Education Services

Keywords

• Public K-8 education
• Elementary and middle school
• Structured literacy curriculum
• Social-emotional learning
• Special education services

Headquarters

HQ city

Bronx

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

PS/MS 71 Rose E. Scala School is a tuition-free, public K-8 school in the Bronx (NYC DOE District 8) that delivers daily classroom instruction, specialized support services, social-emotional learning, athletics, and family engagement to enrolled students. Core academic offerings are organized into three grade bands (K-2, 3-5, 6-8) using HMH literacy, Amplify math/science, and Passport social studies curricula, augmented by RULER SEL, ENL/multilingual learner support, special education (IEP/504), counseling, and a Preparatory Academy middle school program with uniform policy and Yondr cell phone pouches.

Product overview

PS/MS 71 Rose E. Scala School is a K-8 public school in Bronx, NY (District 8) providing comprehensive educational services. The school offers a unified educational program centered on core academic instruction (Literacy via HMH Into Reading/Literature, Math via Amplify Desmos Math, Science via Amplify Science, Social Studies via Passport Curriculum), supported by specialized services including ENL, Special Education, counseling, and social-emotional learning through RULER. The Preparatory Academy serves middle school grades 6-8 with structured dress code and enhanced academic rigor. The school operates on the eChalk platform for family communication.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• K-8 Core Academic Instruction Comprehensive K-8 classroom instruction in literacy (HMH Into Reading K-5, HMH Into Literature 6-8), math (Amplify Desmos Math K-8), science (Amplify Science K-8), and social studies (Passport Curriculum with Civics for All Partnership), aligned to Next Generation Learning Standards and delivered to enrolled students in NYC DOE District 8.
• Specialized Support Services (ENL, Special Education, Health) Multi Language Learner (ENL) services for grades K-8, Special Education services including IEP/504 support, school psychologists, social workers, school nurses, speech providers, occupational and physical therapists for students with identified needs.
• RULER Social-Emotional Learning Program School-wide social-emotional learning program (K-8) developed by the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence, using anchor tools MoodMeter, Blueprint, MetaMoment, and the Charter; family connection resources are provided for use at home.
• Preparatory Academy (Middle School Program) Structured middle school program for grades 6-8 with Preparatory Academy dress code (uniforms via approved vendors Smooth Sportswear and Embroidery Zone), Yondr pouch cell phone policy, and enhanced academic curriculum including Algebra Regents preparation and SHSAT support.
• Panther Sports & Extracurricular Activities Athletic and extracurricular programs including Boys and Girls Basketball, Wrestling, Soccer, Softball, Cheerleading, Chess Club, Music Club, and Band, available to students across the K-8 grade span.
• College & Career / High School Admissions Counseling High school enrollment support for 8th grade students, including NYC MySchools application guidance, SHSAT exam registration/preparation, specialized high school audition support, and 8th grade events/graduation coordination.
• School Leadership Team (SLT) Governance Collaborative governance structure including parents, teachers, administrators, and a CBO representative meeting monthly to shape educational priorities and review the Comprehensive Education Plan (CEP).

Quantifiable outcome

• School-wide focus on writing across content areas to demonstrate critical thinking

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• NYC Department of Education (NYC DOE)coreOthersPS/MS 71 is a public school operating under the NYC Department of Education. The school follows NYC DOE curriculum standards, policies, and enrollment procedures. Students return to school on 9/10/26 per DOE calendar. The school participates in DOE programs including SHSAT testing and high school enrollment systems.
• District 8 NYCcoreOthersPS/MS 71 is located in and serves students from NYC DOE District 8 in the Bronx. The school participates in district-wide events including the annual D8 Science Expo and follows District 8 administrative guidance.
• RULER (Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRULER is a social-emotional learning approach developed by the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence. PS/MS 71 implements RULER school-wide across all grades K-8, providing family connection materials and anchor tools including MoodMeter, Blueprint, MetaMoment, and the RULER Charter.
• Civics for All PartnershipmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership supporting civic education across grades K-8. Students participate in annual SoapBox Competition and MIKVA Challenge where they write speeches and practice civic discourse.
• Urban AdvantagemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerScience education partnership providing opportunities for students to participate in outings to institutions like the Bronx Zoo. Students participate in annual school-wide and D8 Science Expo through this partnership.
• eChalk Inc.coreTechnology or IntegrationeChalk provides the school's website platform, parent communication system, and mobile notification app (eChalk Notify). The school uses eChalk for daily communications, calendar management, and parent engagement.
• PS/MS 71 PTAcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerParent Teacher Association supporting school programs and family engagement. PTA President is Rebecca Vazquez. The PTA organizes events and supports school initiatives with parent volunteer involvement.
• NYJTL (New York Junior Tennis League)minorOthersCommunity-based organization represented on the School Leadership Team through CBO representative Kim Felix, supporting youth development programs.
• Harvard University: Making Caring CommonminorOthersReferenced as a resource for families on the Counselors Corner page for social-emotional learning support materials.
• Vanderbilt CSEFEL (Center on the Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning)minorOthersEarly learning SEL resources referenced for K-2 family resources on the Counselors Corner page.
• Smooth Sportswear (Uniform Vendor)minorOthersApproved uniform vendor for school uniforms with online ordering system at stores.smoothusa.com/ps71. Ordering windows established for each school year.
• Embroidery ZoneminorOthersLocal Bronx uniform vendor at 3604 East Tremmont Avenue, Bronx, NY 10461, Phone: 718 430 1100. Second approved vendor for school uniforms with embroidery services.
• NYC MySchoolscoreTechnology or IntegrationNYC DOE platform for high school applications and enrollment. Counselors use MySchools to guide 8th grade families through the high school application process, including auditions and specialized high school applications.

Scale indicators2 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Emerging players

• Success Academy Charter Schools: Major NYC charter network with multiple Bronx campuses (including District 8) competing for the same families with longer school days, structured academics, and high test score outcomes — a key competitive alternative to zoned public schools.
• Achievement First: Northeast charter network with NYC campuses serving K-8 students, emphasizing structured academics and extended school year — comparable peer in the alternative K-8 public education space.
• Uncommon Schools: Charter management organization operating NYC K-8 campuses including in the Bronx, focused on college preparation and extended instructional time — comparable alternative for families choosing non-zoned public schools.
• KIPP NYC: Charter network operating multiple K-8 and K-12 campuses in the Bronx, offering extended-day academics and college-prep focus that competes for middle-income families in similar neighborhoods.

Direct peers

• PS 80x Mosaic PreK-8 @ Mosholu: Another NYC DOE public K-8 school in the Bronx serving District 8 families with similar zoned enrollment, free public education model, and DOE curriculum mandates — directly comparable operating context.
• PS 86x Kingsbridge International School: Bronx public K-8 school within District 8 operating under the same NYC DOE framework, sharing student demographics, free public education model, and SHSAT preparation focus.
• PS/MS 95x (Aaron Davis): Nearby Bronx District 8 combined PS/MS serving K-8 grades under the same NYC DOE governance structure, with comparable student demographics and program mix.

Broad incumbents

• New York City Department of Education (NYC DOE): The parent/oversight entity governing PS/MS 71 — the broader NYC DOE public school system that sets curriculum standards, allocates funding, and operates all district schools across the city.

Regional players

• Mott Haven Academy Charter School: Bronx-based K-8 charter school operating in District 8's vicinity, serving similar low-income Bronx families with a public school alternative model.
• Bronx Preparatory Charter School: South Bronx charter school serving grades 5-12 with extended academic programming, attracting families from District 8 catchment seeking more rigorous alternatives.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ps_ms71
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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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