Ps 109 Sedgwick

PS 109 Sedgwick is an elementary school located in the Bronx, New York, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 429 students. The school is part of the New York City Geographic District #9, which is ranked 750 out of 874 districts in New York and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite relatively high per-student spending of around $35,000, PS 109 Sedgwick consistently ranks in the bottom 10-15% of New York elementary schools, with significantly below-average performance on state assessments across all grade levels and subject areas. The school's academic performance is particularly low for certain student subgroups, such as Hispanic students, English Language Learners, and students with disabilities. Nearby schools, such as PS 199 Shakespeare School, New American Academy at Roberto Clemente State Park, and PS 226, generally perform better than PS 109 Sedgwick on academic measures, with higher proficiency rates and statewide rankings.

Despite the high per-student spending and relatively small class sizes, PS 109 Sedgwick has not shown significant improvement in its academic performance over the past decade, remaining in the bottom 10-15% of New York elementary schools. This suggests that the school may be facing deeper systemic challenges that go beyond just funding and resources, such as teacher quality, curriculum, or school leadership issues. The large performance gaps between PS 109 Sedgwick and the state/district averages, as well as the disproportionately low performance of certain student subgroups, raise concerns about educational equity and the school's ability to provide a high-quality education to all students.