Ps 179

PS 179 is an elementary school located in the Bronx, New York, serving grades PK-5 with 203 students. The school is part of the New York City Geographic District #7, which is ranked 777 out of 874 districts in New York and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Unfortunately, PS 179 has consistently been ranked in the bottom 20% of New York elementary schools over the past 10 years, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

PS 179's academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates on New York State Assessments, is significantly below the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, only 38.1% of 3rd graders, 52.63% of 4th graders, and 40% of 5th graders were proficient in English Language Arts, compared to 46.17%, 38.91%, and 46.84% in the district, and 54.15%, 54.07%, and 56.61% statewide. The school also struggles to effectively serve its diverse student population, with the school's rankings for specific student subgroups, such as female students, African American students, English Language Learners, and students with disabilities, consistently in the bottom 20-30% of New York elementary schools.

Interestingly, the nearby schools, such as Young Leaders Elementary School, PS 30 Wilton, and PS 49 Willis Avenue, also struggle academically, with most of them ranking in the bottom 30-40% of New York elementary schools. However, the charter schools in the area, such as Choice Charter School, Access Bronx Charter School, Mott Haven Academy Charter School, and Family Life Academy Charter School II, generally outperform PS 179 and the other district-run schools in the area, particularly in math and English Language Arts proficiency rates.