Elementary Schools in New York City Geographic District #10


Summary:

New York City Geographic District #10 contains 40 elementary schools serving students in grades K-5. The district is located in the Bronx and faces significant academic challenges, with overall low student proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA) and math. However, the data reveals a wide range of school performance, with a few standout high-achieving schools that demonstrate the potential for excellence even in a low-performing district.

The top-performing schools in the district include PS 24 Spuyten Duyvil, which ranks in the top 3% of New York elementary schools and has exceptional test scores, with 86-95% of students proficient in ELA and math. Milton Fein School and Ampark Neighborhood also stand out, ranking in the top 25% of New York elementary schools and boasting very strong test scores. These high-performing schools demonstrate that with the right resources, leadership, and strategies, students in New York City Geographic District #10 can achieve at the highest levels.

However, the data also reveals significant performance gaps within the district, with the lowest-performing schools struggling to reach even 20% proficiency in ELA and math. The average student-teacher ratio is 11.7, and the average spending per student is $35,089, but these metrics vary widely across the district. Addressing these inequities and providing targeted support to the lowest-performing schools will be crucial for improving overall student outcomes in New York City Geographic District #10.

District Detail

 1 Fordham Plaza-Rm 813
Bronx, NY 10458

 (718) 741-5852

SchoolDigger Rank:
708th of 874 New York districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 40,232

Primary Schools: 40
Middle Schools: 13
High Schools: 29
Alternative Schools: 0
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the WNYC and the New York State Department of Health and the NY State Education Department.

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