PS 55 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN vs PS 42 CLAREMONT
PS 42 CLAREMONT has a higher overall rating of 6.7/10 compared to 5.6/10. PS 55 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN is significantly larger with 494 students, about 1.6× the size of PS 42 CLAREMONT (312). In math proficiency, PS 55 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN leads at 31.0%.
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 42 CLAREMONT
Bronx, NY
6.7/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
312 students
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| Metric | PS 55 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN | PS 42 CLAREMONT |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 5.6 / 10 | 6.7 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 2.8 | 4.0 |
| Growth Score | 8.4 | 7.9 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 96.6% | 99.4% |
| Environment Score | 2.9 | 7.6 |
| State Rank | #3,403 of 4,744 | #2,194 of 4,744 |
| State Percentile | 28th | 54th |
Test Scores
| Subject | PS 55 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN | PS 42 CLAREMONT |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 31.0% | 27.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 37.0% | 32.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | Bronx (10456) | Bronx (10457) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $35,676 | $44,911 |
| Median Home Value | $428,800 | $336,900 |
| Median Rent | $1,194 | $1,400 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 14.0% | 14.9% |
| Poverty Rate | 36.8% | 34.1% |
| Avg Commute | 41 min | 45 min |