Samara Community School

Summary:

Samara Community School is an elementary school located in the Bronx, New York, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 294 students. The school is part of the New York City Geographic District #12, which is ranked 789 out of 866 districts in New York and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Samara Community School stands out from the surrounding schools in several key areas. The school has a significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students (86.39%) compared to the nearby Ps 134 George F Bristow (53.44%) and Fairmont Neighborhood School (82.09%). Academically, Samara Community School outperforms the district and the state of New York, with higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math across grades 3-5. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 10.9 to 12.7, compared to the surrounding schools, which have ratios ranging from 11.5 to 14.9.

Despite serving a predominantly economically disadvantaged student population, with over 98% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, Samara Community School has maintained a consistent academic performance, even during the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. The school's strong performance, particularly among certain subgroups, suggests that it may have effective teaching practices and strategies that could be leveraged to improve the performance of other struggling schools in the New York City Geographic District #12.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1570 Boone Ave
       Bronx, NY  10460


(718) 860-5332

District: New York City Geographic District #12

SchoolDigger Rank:
1042nd of 2,439 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,243 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  12.7 Help
Number of students:  294

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
86.4%
African American:
11.9%
Two or more races:
1.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99% Help


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Compare Details Samara Community School ranks better than 57.3% of elementary schools in New York. It also ranks 2nd among 21 ranked elementary schools in the New York City Geographic District #12. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.86. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (86.4%), African American (11.9%), two or more races (1.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the New York City Geographic District #12. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Samara Community School is 12.7. 10 elementary schools in the New York City Geographic District #12 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Samara Community School is $20,243. 17 elementary schools in the New York City Geographic District #12 spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Samara Community School:

SchoolDigger ranks Samara Community School 1042nd of 2439 New York public elementary schools. (See Samara Community School in the ranking list.)

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New York City Geographic District #12:

SchoolDigger ranks New York City Geographic District #12 789th of 866 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Samara Community School

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Rank History for all students at Samara Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 16.64 2096th 2413 13.1%
2022 17.30 2124th 2434 12.7%
2023 54.86 1042nd 2439 57.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Samara Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 20.55 821st 860 4.5%
2022 40.47 557th 1027 45.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Samara Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 41.42 930th 1859 50.0%
2022 22.77 1835th 2031 9.7%
2023 52.10 712th 2016 64.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Samara Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 19.74 1796th 2032 11.6%
2022 16.62 1951st 2099 7.1%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Samara Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 27.44 478th 570 16.1%
2023 68.66 140th 637 78.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Samara Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 10.87 2245th 2357 4.8%
2022 8.92 2326th 2401 3.1%
2023 36.96 1527th 2403 36.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Samara Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 33.53 1603rd 2358 32.0%
2022 32.52 1682nd 2400 29.9%
2023 71.56 599th 2400 75.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Samara Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 15.21 879th 936 6.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Samara Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 26.00 1217th 1503 19.0%
2023 59.43 475th 1429 66.8%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Samara Community School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2015 0 19 0 48 0 0 0 0 67
2016 1 25 0 96 0 0 0 0 122
2017 1 27 0 142 0 0 2 0 172
2018 3 24 1 179 0 0 0 0 207
2019 1 30 1 221 0 0 0 0 253
2020 2 30 0 257 0 0 1 0 290
2021 2 26 0 246 0 0 1 0 275
2022 2 25 0 223 0 0 1 0 251
2023 1 35 0 254 0 0 4 0 294

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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 Samara Community School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2015 67 5.0 13.4 97
2016 122 8.0 15.2 93.4
2017 172 12.9 13.2 94.8
2018 207 16.0 12.9 95.2
2019 253 17.0 14.8 95.3
2020 290 25.0 11.6 95.5
2021 275 23.5 11.7 94.9
2022 251 23.0 10.9 98.4
2023 294 23.0 12.7 99

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 Samara Community School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2015 67 5.0 13.4 97
2016 122 8.0 15.2 93.4
2017 172 12.9 13.2 94.8
2018 207 16.0 12.9 95.2
2019 253 17.0 14.8 95.3
2020 290 25.0 11.6 95.5
2021 275 23.5 11.7 94.9
2022 251 23.0 10.9 98.4
2023 294 23.0 12.7 99

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

Samara Community School

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YearCompletely Immunized
201598.5%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Samara Community School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,176 (7.1%) $15,466 (92.9%) $16,642
2020 $1,178 (7.2%) $15,278 (92.8%) $16,455
2021 $2,037 (11.0%) $16,514 (89.0%) $18,551
2022 $4,365 (19.3%) $18,256 (80.7%) $22,621
2023 $2,535 (12.5%) $17,708 (87.5%) $20,243

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Samara Community School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2096th of 2413 Elementary schoolsRanks 1042nd of 2439 Elementary schools
 44.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Samara Community School)3150
 19%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York City Geographic District #12)3328.6
 4.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York)5244.9
 7.1%
3rd Grade Math (Samara Community School)4460.6
 16.6%
   3rd Grade Math (New York City Geographic District #12)3236.1
 4%
   3rd Grade Math (New York)5453.7
 0.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Samara Community School)2357.6
 34.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New York City Geographic District #12)2728.2
 1.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4848.8
 0.8%
4th Grade Math (Samara Community School)1958.3
 39.3%
   4th Grade Math (New York City Geographic District #12)2529.1
 4.1%
   4th Grade Math (New York)5053.9
 3.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students253294
 16.2%
African American3035
 16.7%
American Indian00
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic221254
 14.9%
Pacific Islander00
White11
Two or More Races04
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients95.3%99%
 3.7%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 294 students attended Samara Community School.

Students at Samara Community School are 86% Hispanic, 12% African American, 1% Two or more races.

Samara Community School ranks 1042nd of 2439 New York elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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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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