PS 536 vs PS/MS 498 VAN NEST ACADEMY
PS 536 has a higher overall rating of 7.9/10 compared to 7.0/10. PS/MS 498 VAN NEST ACADEMY is significantly larger with 602 students, about 2.2× the size of PS 536 (272). In math proficiency, PS/MS 498 VAN NEST ACADEMY leads at 58.0%.
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 536
Bronx, NY
7.9/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
272 students
PS/MS 498 VAN NEST ACADEMY
Bronx, NY
7.0/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 8th
602 students
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| Metric | PS 536 | PS/MS 498 VAN NEST ACADEMY |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 7.9 / 10 | 7.0 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 6.6 | 6.9 |
| Growth Score | 9.8 | 7.1 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 94.1% | 82.4% |
| Environment Score | 5.1 | 6.9 |
| State Rank | #581 of 4,744 | #1,765 of 4,744 |
| State Percentile | 88th | 63th |
Test Scores
| Subject | PS 536 | PS/MS 498 VAN NEST ACADEMY |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 22.0% | 58.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 27.0% | 48.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | Bronx (10460) | Bronx (10462) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $36,067 | $63,460 |
| Median Home Value | $589,300 | $372,100 |
| Median Rent | $1,332 | $1,711 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 15.2% | 27.7% |
| Poverty Rate | 33.9% | 19.5% |
| Avg Commute | 47 min | 46 min |