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P.s. 28 Wright Brothers vs. Castle Bridge School

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School Overview

School
P.s. 28 Wright Brothers
475 W 155th St
New York, NY 10032
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Castle Bridge School
560 W 169th St
New York, NY 10032
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 388 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 28 Wright Brothers 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 30-34% (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 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 202 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Castle Bridge 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 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to 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 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
388 students
202 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at P.s. 28 Wright Brothers over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Castle Bridge School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at P.s. 28 Wright Brothers.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Castle Bridge School.
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
18 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at P.s. 28 Wright Brothers over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Castle Bridge School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at P.s. 28 Wright Brothers with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District # 6 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 Castle Bridge School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District # 6 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

#3769 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
#2204 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of P.s. 28 Wright Brothers, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Castle Bridge School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
40-59%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 28 Wright Brothers who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District # 6 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 Castle Bridge School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District # 6 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)
40-59%
(Top 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 28 Wright Brothers who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District # 6 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 Castle Bridge 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 # 6 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
75-79%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
≥50%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 28 Wright Brothers who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District # 6 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of P.s. 28 Wright Brothers by grade.
This chart displays the students of Castle Bridge School by grade.
Pre-K Students
63
18
Kindergarten Students
49
30
Grade 1 Students
45
38
Grade 2 Students
46
38
Grade 3 Students
65
31
Grade 4 Students
55
20
Grade 5 Students
63
26
Ungraded Students
2
1

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at P.s. 28 Wright Brothers, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District # 6 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 Castle Bridge School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District # 6 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
81%
69%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at P.s. 28 Wright Brothers, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District # 6 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 Castle Bridge School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District # 6 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
13%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at P.s. 28 Wright Brothers, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District # 6 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 Castle Bridge School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District # 6 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
5%
18%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at P.s. 28 Wright Brothers, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District # 6 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 Castle Bridge School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District # 6 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
n/a
3%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Castle Bridge School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Geographic District # 6 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.33
0.49
This chart showcases the diversity score of P.s. 28 Wright Brothers, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District # 6 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 Castle Bridge School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District # 6 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
92%
58%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at P.s. 28 Wright Brothers, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District # 6 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 Castle Bridge School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District # 6 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
1%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at P.s. 28 Wright Brothers, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District # 6 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 Castle Bridge School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District # 6 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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