PS 55 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN vs PS 63 AUTHOR'S ACADEMY
PS 63 AUTHOR'S ACADEMY has a higher overall rating of 6.7/10 compared to 5.6/10. In math proficiency, PS 63 AUTHOR'S ACADEMY leads at 35.0%.
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 55 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN
Bronx, NY
5.6/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
494 students
PS 63 AUTHOR'S ACADEMY
Bronx, NY
6.7/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
405 students
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| Metric | PS 55 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN | PS 63 AUTHOR'S ACADEMY |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 5.6 / 10 | 6.7 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 2.8 | 6.0 |
| Growth Score | 8.4 | 8.4 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 96.6% | 97.5% |
| Environment Score | 2.9 | 3.5 |
| State Rank | #3,403 of 4,744 | #2,196 of 4,744 |
| State Percentile | 28th | 54th |
Test Scores
| Subject | PS 55 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN | PS 63 AUTHOR'S ACADEMY |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 31.0% | 35.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 37.0% | 35.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | Bronx (10456) | Bronx (10456) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $35,676 | $35,676 |
| Median Home Value | $428,800 | $428,800 |
| Median Rent | $1,194 | $1,194 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 14.0% | 14.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 36.8% | 36.8% |
| Avg Commute | 41 min | 41 min |