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P.s. 209 vs. Ps/is 54

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School Overview

School
P.s. 209
313 E 183rd St
Bronx, NY 10458
Ps/is 54
2703 Webster Ave
Bronx, NY 10458
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Bottom 50%
Overview
P.s. 209 serves 192 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 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).
Serving 346 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ps/is 54 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 15-19% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-2
PK-5
Total Students
192 students
346 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at P.s. 209 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Ps/is 54 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at P.s. 209.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Ps/is 54.
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
27 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at P.s. 209 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Ps/is 54 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at P.s. 209 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #10 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 Ps/is 54 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #10 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

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#3988 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
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This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Ps/is 54, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
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15-19%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ps/is 54 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #10 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
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25-29%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ps/is 54 who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #10 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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50-59%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ps/is 54 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #10 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 P.s. 209 by grade.
This chart displays the students of Ps/is 54 by grade.
Pre-K Students
31
35
Kindergarten Students
66
59
Grade 1 Students
50
50
Grade 2 Students
45
45
Grade 3 Students
-
54
Grade 4 Students
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45
Grade 5 Students
-
57
Ungraded Students
-
1

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at P.s. 209, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New York City Geographic District #10 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 Ps/is 54, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New York City Geographic District #10 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
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1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at P.s. 209, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District #10 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 Asian at Ps/is 54, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District #10 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
79%
77%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at P.s. 209, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District #10 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 Ps/is 54, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District #10 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
16%
19%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at P.s. 209, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District #10 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 Ps/is 54, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District #10 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at P.s. 209, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District #10 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 Ps/is 54, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District #10 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
1%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Ps/is 54, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Geographic District #10 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.35
0.37
This chart showcases the diversity score of P.s. 209, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #10 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 Ps/is 54, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #10 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
97%
94%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at P.s. 209, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District #10 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 Ps/is 54, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District #10 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
2%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at P.s. 209, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District #10 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 Ps/is 54, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District #10 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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