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P.s. 536 vs. Archer Elementary School

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School Overview

School
P.s. 536
1827 Archer St
Bronx, NY 10460
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2/
10
Bottom 50%
Archer Elementary School
1827 Archer St
Bronx, NY 10460
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 272 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 536 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 15-19% (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 and Black).
Serving 307 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Archer Elementary 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 20-24% (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 11:1 is equal to 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 and Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
272 students
307 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at P.s. 536 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Archer Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at P.s. 536.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Archer Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
27 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at P.s. 536 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Archer Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at P.s. 536 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #12 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 Archer Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #12 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

#3726 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
#4051 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of P.s. 536, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Archer Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 536 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #12 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 Archer Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #12 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 536 who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #12 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 Archer Elementary 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 #12 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)
40-49%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of P.s. 536 by grade.
This chart displays the students of Archer Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
17
32
Kindergarten Students
44
43
Grade 1 Students
45
45
Grade 2 Students
45
44
Grade 3 Students
36
50
Grade 4 Students
37
47
Grade 5 Students
47
45
Ungraded Students
1
1

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
2%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at P.s. 536, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New York City Geographic District #12 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 Archer Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New York City Geographic District #12 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
17%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at P.s. 536, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District #12 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 Archer Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District #12 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
58%
60%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at P.s. 536, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District #12 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 Archer Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District #12 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
22%
21%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at P.s. 536, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District #12 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 Archer Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District #12 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at P.s. 536, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District #12 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 Archer Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District #12 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
2%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Archer Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Geographic District #12 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.59
0.58
This chart showcases the diversity score of P.s. 536, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #12 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 Archer Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #12 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
93%
91%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at P.s. 536, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District #12 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 Archer Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District #12 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%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at P.s. 536, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District #12 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 Archer Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District #12 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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