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P.s. 16 Wakefield vs. P.s. 19 Judith K Weiss

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School Overview

School
P.s. 16 Wakefield
4550 Carpenter Ave
Bronx, NY 10470
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
P.s. 19 Judith K Weiss
311 E 237th St
Bronx, NY 10470
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Overview
Serving 346 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 16 Wakefield 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 25-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 663 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, P.s. 19 Judith K Weiss ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-8
Total Students
346 students
663 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at P.s. 16 Wakefield 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. 19 Judith K Weiss over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
46% | 54%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at P.s. 16 Wakefield.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at P.s. 19 Judith K Weiss.
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
47 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at P.s. 16 Wakefield 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. 19 Judith K Weiss over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at P.s. 16 Wakefield 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. 19 Judith K Weiss 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

#3931 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
#1219 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of P.s. 16 Wakefield, 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. 19 Judith K Weiss, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
66%
(Top 30% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 16 Wakefield 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. 19 Judith K Weiss 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.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
58%
(Top 30% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 16 Wakefield 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. 19 Judith K Weiss 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.
60-69%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
80-84%
(Top 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of P.s. 16 Wakefield by grade.
This chart displays the students of P.s. 19 Judith K Weiss by grade.
Pre-K Students
36
18
Kindergarten Students
45
70
Grade 1 Students
54
76
Grade 2 Students
62
69
Grade 3 Students
46
52
Grade 4 Students
54
52
Grade 5 Students
49
64
Grade 6 Students
-
92
Grade 7 Students
-
82
Grade 8 Students
-
87
Ungraded Students
-
1

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
6%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at P.s. 16 Wakefield, 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. 19 Judith K Weiss, 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
5%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at P.s. 16 Wakefield, 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. 19 Judith K Weiss, 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
53%
37%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at P.s. 16 Wakefield, 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. 19 Judith K Weiss, 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
32%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at P.s. 16 Wakefield, 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. 19 Judith K Weiss, 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
2%
47%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at P.s. 16 Wakefield, 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. 19 Judith K Weiss, 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
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at P.s. 16 Wakefield, 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at P.s. 19 Judith K Weiss, 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.
0.62
0.64
This chart showcases the diversity score of P.s. 16 Wakefield, 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. 19 Judith K Weiss, 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%
56%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at P.s. 16 Wakefield, 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. 19 Judith K Weiss, 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
3%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at P.s. 16 Wakefield, 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. 19 Judith K Weiss, 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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