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Best Public Schools in Zip Code 10039


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4
Schools
1,390
Students
Top rankedThurgood Marshall Academy Lower School1576th of 2,445 New York elementary schools
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Thurgood Marshall Academy Lower School up 259 spots statewide this year
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Summary:

The zip code 10039 in New York City is home to 4 schools, including 3 elementary schools and 1 high school. The data reveals a mix of performance levels, with Thurgood Marshall Academy Lower School and Ps 46 Arthur Tappan standing out as the top performers in the area.

Thurgood Marshall Academy Lower School has the highest performance on state assessments, with 68.42% of 4th graders proficient or better in ELA and 57.89% proficient or better in math. In contrast, Frederick Douglass Academy, the high school in the group, struggles with only 11.76% of 6th graders proficient or better in math. The schools in this area serve a predominantly low-income population, with over 88% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

While the schools appear to be well-funded, with spending per student ranging from $31,177 to $44,525, the data suggests that additional resources may be needed to improve student outcomes and close the performance gaps between the schools and the district/state averages. Overall, the insights highlight both the strengths and areas for improvement within the local education system in this zip code.

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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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