PS 49 WILLIS AVENUE vs PS 179
PS 49 WILLIS AVENUE has a higher overall rating of 8.2/10 compared to 7.0/10. PS 49 WILLIS AVENUE is significantly larger with 494 students, about 2.4× the size of PS 179 (203). In math proficiency, PS 49 WILLIS AVENUE leads at 51.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
PS 49 WILLIS AVENUE
Bronx, NY
8.2/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
494 students
PS 179
Bronx, NY
7.0/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
203 students
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| Metric | PS 49 WILLIS AVENUE | PS 179 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 8.2 / 10 | 7.0 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 7.7 | 4.9 |
| Growth Score | 9.9 | 9.6 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 98.2% | 97% |
| Environment Score | 4.7 | 3.7 |
| State Rank | #300 of 4,744 | #1,760 of 4,744 |
| State Percentile | 94th | 63th |
Test Scores
| Subject | PS 49 WILLIS AVENUE | PS 179 |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 51.0% | 27.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 46.0% | 37.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | Bronx (10454) | Bronx (10454) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $27,500 | $27,500 |
| Median Home Value | $780,800 | $780,800 |
| Median Rent | $1,064 | $1,064 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 13.9% | 13.9% |
| Poverty Rate | 42.8% | 42.8% |
| Avg Commute | 39 min | 39 min |