PS 279 CAPT MANUEL RIVERA JR vs PS 291
PS 279 CAPT MANUEL RIVERA JR has a higher overall rating of 8.0/10 compared to 7.4/10. PS 279 CAPT MANUEL RIVERA JR is significantly larger with 699 students, about 2.0× the size of PS 291 (356). In math proficiency, PS 291 leads at 34.0%.
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 279 CAPT MANUEL RIVERA JR
Bronx, NY
8.0/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 8th
699 students
PS 291
Bronx, NY
7.4/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 5th
356 students
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| Metric | PS 279 CAPT MANUEL RIVERA JR | PS 291 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 8.0 / 10 | 7.4 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 6.6 | 6.8 |
| Growth Score | 9.5 | 8.9 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 97.6% | 99.2% |
| Environment Score | 6.2 | 4.4 |
| State Rank | #488 of 4,744 | #1,179 of 4,744 |
| State Percentile | 90th | 75th |
Test Scores
| Subject | PS 279 CAPT MANUEL RIVERA JR | PS 291 |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 31.0% | 34.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 32.0% | 38.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
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 |