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Matilda Avenue School vs. P.s. 21 Philip H Sheridan

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School Overview

School
Matilda Avenue School
4520 Matilda Ave
Bronx, NY 10470
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3/
10
Bottom 50%
P.s. 21 Philip H Sheridan
715 E 225th St
Bronx, NY 10466
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 243 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Matilda Avenue School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 470 students in grades Kindergarten-5, P.s. 21 Philip H Sheridan ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
243 students
470 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Matilda Avenue School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at P.s. 21 Philip H Sheridan over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
46% | 54%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Matilda Avenue School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at P.s. 21 Philip H Sheridan.
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
32 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Matilda Avenue School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at P.s. 21 Philip H Sheridan over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Matilda Avenue School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #11 and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at P.s. 21 Philip H Sheridan with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #11 and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#3297 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
#4202 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Matilda Avenue School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of P.s. 21 Philip H Sheridan, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
17%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Matilda Avenue School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #11 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 21 Philip H Sheridan who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #11 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
19%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Matilda Avenue School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #11 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 21 Philip H Sheridan who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #11 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
80-89%
(Top 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
70-74%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 21 Philip H Sheridan who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #11 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Matilda Avenue School by grade.
This chart displays the students of P.s. 21 Philip H Sheridan by grade.
Kindergarten Students
30
63
Grade 1 Students
37
86
Grade 2 Students
41
67
Grade 3 Students
47
72
Grade 4 Students
39
91
Grade 5 Students
49
91

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
3%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Matilda Avenue School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New York City Geographic District #11 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at P.s. 21 Philip H Sheridan, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New York City Geographic District #11 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
4%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Matilda Avenue School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District #11 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at P.s. 21 Philip H Sheridan, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District #11 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
38%
41%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Matilda Avenue School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District #11 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at P.s. 21 Philip H Sheridan, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District #11 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
50%
47%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Matilda Avenue School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District #11 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at P.s. 21 Philip H Sheridan, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District #11 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
4%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Matilda Avenue School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District #11 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at P.s. 21 Philip H Sheridan, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District #11 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
3%
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Matilda Avenue School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Geographic District #11 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at P.s. 21 Philip H Sheridan, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Geographic District #11 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.61
0.61
This chart showcases the diversity score of Matilda Avenue School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #11 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of P.s. 21 Philip H Sheridan, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #11 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
93%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Matilda Avenue School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District #11 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at P.s. 21 Philip H Sheridan, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District #11 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Matilda Avenue School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District #11 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at P.s. 21 Philip H Sheridan, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District #11 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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