Ps 63 Author's Academy

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Ps 63 Author's Academy is an elementary school located in the Bronx, New York, serving 412 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the New York City Geographic District #9, which is ranked 755 out of 866 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Ps 63 Author's Academy has shown mixed academic performance, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA) ranging from 25% for 3rd grade to 36.96% for 5th grade, which are generally higher than the district's averages but lower than the state's. In mathematics, the school's proficiency rates ranged from 40.43% for 5th grade to 58.62% for 3rd grade, significantly higher than the district's averages but still below the state's. The school's strengths lie in its support for English Language Learners, who have consistently ranked in the top 20% of New York elementary schools. However, the school's performance for other student groups, such as female students, male students, and special education students, has been relatively lower.

Compared to nearby public schools like Ps 132 Garrett A Morgan, Ps 110 Theodore Schoenfeld, and Ps 55 Benjamin Franklin, Ps 63 Author's Academy has generally higher academic performance, but it still struggles to match the success of nearby charter schools like Harriet Tubman Charter School and South Bronx Classical Charter School III, which have significantly higher proficiency rates in ELA and mathematics.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1260 Franklin Ave
       Bronx, NY  10456


(718) 589-3058

District: New York City Geographic District # 9

SchoolDigger Rank:
1590th of 2,439 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,927 Help


Students who attend Ps 63 Author's Academy usually attend:

Middle:    Is 219 New Venture School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.2 Help
Number of students:  412

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
63.1%
African American:
31.1%
White:
2.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  96.1% Help


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Compare Details Ps 63 Author's Academy ranks worse than 65.2% of elementary schools in New York. It also ranks 5th among 29 ranked elementary schools in the New York City Geographic District # 9. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 34.83. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (63.1%), African American (31.1%), White (2.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 96.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ps 63 Author's Academy is 13.2. 21 elementary schools in the New York City Geographic District # 9 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ps 63 Author's Academy is $20,927. 27 elementary schools in the New York City Geographic District # 9 spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Ps 63 Author's Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Ps 63 Author's Academy 1590th of 2439 New York public elementary schools. (See Ps 63 Author's Academy in the ranking list.)

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New York City Geographic District # 9:

SchoolDigger ranks New York City Geographic District # 9 755th of 866 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ps 63 Author's Academy

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Rank History for all students at Ps 63 Author's Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 14.33 1980th 2206 10.2%
2007 21.71 1838th 2219 17.2%
2008 50.99 1341st 2227 39.8%
2009 60.68 1083rd 2257 52.0%
2010 57.09 1113th 2263 50.8%
2011 59.94 1019th 2286 55.4%
2012 64.95 878th 2320 62.2%
2013 42.52 1328th 2325 42.9%
2014 52.57 1098th 2345 53.2%
2015 40.50 1433rd 2352 39.1%
2016 43.33 1363rd 2366 42.4%
2017 28.34 1784th 2386 25.2%
2018 35.80 1595th 2395 33.4%
2019 27.03 1800th 2413 25.4%
2022 22.58 1973rd 2434 18.9%
2023 34.83 1590th 2439 34.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Ps 63 Author's Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.13 277th 938 70.5%
2019 45.82 372nd 860 56.7%
2022 45.70 454th 1027 55.8%
2023 68.77 178th 1001 82.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Ps 63 Author's Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.19 706th 1941 63.6%
2019 31.40 1294th 1859 30.4%
2022 22.54 1847th 2031 9.1%
2023 37.03 1189th 2016 41.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ps 63 Author's Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 32.91 1383rd 2032 31.9%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Ps 63 Author's Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.54 309th 730 57.7%
2019 43.98 313th 570 45.1%
2022 48.33 274th 622 55.9%
2023 56.03 239th 637 62.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Ps 63 Author's Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.94 1614th 2338 31.0%
2019 28.10 1763rd 2357 25.2%
2022 16.51 2142nd 2401 10.8%
2023 27.69 1804th 2403 24.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Ps 63 Author's Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.96 1503rd 2340 35.8%
2019 28.18 1758th 2358 25.4%
2022 31.33 1714th 2400 28.6%
2023 45.53 1267th 2400 47.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Ps 63 Author's Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 47.82 442nd 936 52.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Ps 63 Author's Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.26 575th 1392 58.7%
2019 40.65 757th 1315 42.4%
2022 32.01 1091st 1503 27.4%
2023 45.20 746th 1429 47.8%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Ps 63 Author's Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2004 3 271 9 329 3 n/a n/a 0 615
2005 3 241 4 237 1 n/a n/a 0 486
2006 2 211 5 250 0 n/a n/a 0 468
2007 1 200 1 256 0 n/a n/a 0 458
2008 3 190 2 295 0 n/a n/a 0 490
2009 2 207 3 299 1 n/a n/a 0 512
2010 0 222 1 328 1 n/a n/a 0 552
2011 3 249 2 342 1 0 0 0 597
2012 4 244 1 362 2 0 0 0 613
2013 7 228 1 373 1 0 1 0 611
2014 14 217 1 351 1 0 1 0 585
2015 13 216 2 371 3 0 1 0 606
2016 18 231 2 406 2 0 0 0 659
2017 19 220 3 362 4 0 1 0 609
2018 16 216 4 341 4 0 1 0 582
2019 17 216 4 286 5 0 1 0 529
2020 16 195 4 311 5 0 1 0 532
2021 16 177 4 306 4 0 1 0 508
2022 14 141 4 286 6 0 3 0 454
2023 12 128 5 260 4 0 3 0 412

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Ps 63 Author's Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 615 n/a n/a n/a
2005 486 n/a n/a 0
2006 468 41.0 11.4 95.3
2007 458 40.0 11.5 96.7
2008 490 41.0 12.0 95.9
2009 512 44.0 11.6 95.9
2010 552 48.0 11.5 n/a
2011 597 51.0 11.6 97.2
2012 613 48.0 12.7 82.2
2013 611 47.0 13.0 91.5
2014 585 41.0 14.2 89.1
2015 606 42.0 14.4 94.1
2016 659 44.0 14.9 95.8
2017 609 44.9 13.5 95.2
2018 582 45.0 12.9 95.4
2019 529 38.0 13.9 95.3
2020 532 38.0 14.0 95.3
2021 508 37.0 13.7 96.9
2022 454 34.0 13.3 96
2023 412 31.0 13.2 96.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Ps 63 Author's Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 615 n/a n/a n/a
2005 486 n/a n/a 0
2006 468 41.0 11.4 95.3
2007 458 40.0 11.5 96.7
2008 490 41.0 12.0 95.9
2009 512 44.0 11.6 95.9
2010 552 48.0 11.5 n/a
2011 597 51.0 11.6 97.2
2012 613 48.0 12.7 82.2
2013 611 47.0 13.0 91.5
2014 585 41.0 14.2 89.1
2015 606 42.0 14.4 94.1
2016 659 44.0 14.9 95.8
2017 609 44.9 13.5 95.2
2018 582 45.0 12.9 95.4
2019 529 38.0 13.9 95.3
2020 532 38.0 14.0 95.3
2021 508 37.0 13.7 96.9
2022 454 34.0 13.3 96
2023 412 31.0 13.2 96.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

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YearCompletely Immunized
201597.7%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Ps 63 Author's Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,631 (9.4%) $15,726 (90.6%) $17,357
2020 $1,463 (8.1%) $16,588 (91.9%) $18,051
2021 $1,640 (8.5%) $17,606 (91.5%) $19,246
2022 $3,048 (14.5%) $17,901 (85.5%) $20,949
2023 $1,894 (9.1%) $19,033 (90.9%) $20,927

Data source: New York Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ps 63 Author's Academy

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1800th of 2413 Elementary schoolsRanks 1590th of 2439 Elementary schools
 9.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ps 63 Author's Academy)4325
 18%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York City Geographic District # 9)3924.2
 14.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York)5244.9
 7.1%
3rd Grade Math (Ps 63 Author's Academy)4058.6
 18.6%
   3rd Grade Math (New York City Geographic District # 9)3633.7
 2.3%
   3rd Grade Math (New York)5453.7
 0.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ps 63 Author's Academy)4332.6
 10.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New York City Geographic District # 9)3530.6
 4.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4848.8
 0.8%
4th Grade Math (Ps 63 Author's Academy)3943.8
 4.8%
   4th Grade Math (New York City Geographic District # 9)3129.9
 1.1%
   4th Grade Math (New York)5053.9
 3.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Ps 63 Author's Academy)1937
 18%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New York City Geographic District # 9)2330
 7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New York)3845.1
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Ps 63 Author's Academy)2440.4
 16.4%
   5th Grade Math (New York City Geographic District # 9)2927.1
 1.9%
   5th Grade Math (New York)4649.7
 3.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students529412
 22.1%
African American216128
 40.7%
American Indian54
 20%
Asian45
 25%
Hispanic286260
 9.1%
Pacific Islander00
White1712
 29.4%
Two or More Races13
 200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients95.3%96.1%
 0.8%


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Ps 63 Author's Academy ranks 1590th of 2439 New York elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Ps 63 Author's Academy are 63% Hispanic, 31% African American, 3% White, 1% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 412 students attended Ps 63 Author's Academy.

Students who attend Ps 63 Author's Academy usually go on to attend:

Middle : Is 219 New Venture School


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