PS 279 CAPT MANUEL RIVERA JR vs KIPP FREEDOM CHARTER SCHOOL
PS 279 CAPT MANUEL RIVERA JR has a higher overall rating of 8.0/10 compared to 5.2/10. In math proficiency, KIPP FREEDOM CHARTER SCHOOL leads at 32.9%.
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 279 CAPT MANUEL RIVERA JR
Bronx, NY
8.0/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 8th
699 students
KIPP FREEDOM CHARTER SCHOOL
Bronx, NY
5.2/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 8thCharter
475 students
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| Metric | PS 279 CAPT MANUEL RIVERA JR | KIPP FREEDOM CHARTER SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 8.0 / 10 | 5.2 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 6.6 | 7.3 |
| Growth Score | 9.5 | 5.3 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 97.6% | 87.4% |
| Environment Score | 6.2 | 2.0 |
| State Rank | #488 of 4,744 | #3,775 of 4,744 |
| State Percentile | 90th | 20th |
Test Scores
| Subject | PS 279 CAPT MANUEL RIVERA JR | KIPP FREEDOM CHARTER SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 31.0% | 32.9% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 32.0% | 53.1% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | PS 279 CAPT MANUEL RIVERA JR | KIPP FREEDOM CHARTER SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Elementary School | Elementary School |
| Grades | Kindergarten – 8th | Kindergarten – 8th |
| Enrollment | 699 | 475 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 10.8:1 | 17.0:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 97.6% | 87.4% |
| District | NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #10 | KIPP FREEDOM CHARTER SCHOOL |
| City | Bronx | Bronx |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Bronx (10453) | Bronx (10453) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $35,482 | $35,482 |
| Median Home Value | $580,100 | $580,100 |
| Median Rent | $1,393 | $1,393 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 14.5% | 14.5% |
| Poverty Rate | 33.7% | 33.7% |
| Avg Commute | 43 min | 43 min |