Summary
PS 195 is an elementary school located in the Bronx, New York, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 762 students. The school is part of the New York City Geographic District #12, which is ranked 760 out of 874 districts in New York and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Over the past several years, PS 195 has consistently ranked in the bottom 10% of New York elementary schools, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger for most years.
PS 195 consistently underperforms compared to the district and the state in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, only 38.79% of 3rd graders, 26.32% of 4th graders, and 22.52% of 5th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the district's 36.22%, 38.4%, and 42.81%, respectively, and the state's 54.15%, 54.07%, and 56.61%. The school also struggles to support the academic achievement of various student subgroups, with particularly low rankings for female, male, and Hispanic students, as well as English Language Learners.
While PS 195 faces significant academic challenges, some nearby schools, such as Samara Community School and PS 66 School of Higher Expectations, have significantly higher academic performance and rankings, suggesting that factors beyond just socioeconomic status may be contributing to the differences in student outcomes. Additionally, the school's relatively higher rankings for African American and homeless students, as well as its performance in science assessments for 4th and 5th graders, could be leveraged to inform and guide the school's improvement efforts.
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