New York City Geographic District # 5 School District
School District · New York, New York
Avg Rating
5.5
out of 10
Schools
28
16 elem, 3 mid, 9 high
Enrollment
8,945
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.7:1
Avg Rating
5.5
out of 10
Schools
28
16 elem, 3 mid, 9 high
Enrollment
8,945
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.7:1
Evaluating New York City Geographic District # 5?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge New York City Geographic District # 5 as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Urban Assembly School for the Performing Arts
New York · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
High School Mathematics Science and Engineering at Ccny
New York · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
PS 125 Ralph Bunche
New York · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
New York rank
#459 of 615
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.7
below New York avg
District size
8,945 students
Much larger than New York median
The short answer
New York City Geographic District # 5 ranks #459 of 615 New York districts by overall school rating. New York City Geographic District # 5's schools with real test data average 5.5/10 across 28 schools. Its top-rated schools are Urban Assembly School for the Performing Arts (9.1/10), High School Mathematics Science and Engineering at Ccny (8.2/10), and PS 125 Ralph Bunche (8.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 9.1/10 despite 90% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 3.7 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among New York City Geographic District # 5 schools.
Top-Rated Schools in New York City Geographic District # 5
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (28 of 28). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Urban Assembly School for the Performing Arts | 9.1 / 10 |
| 2 | High School Mathematics Science and Engineering at Ccny | 8.2 / 10 |
| 3 | PS 125 Ralph Bunche | 8.1 / 10 |
| 4 | Eagle Academy for Young Men of Harlem | 7.9 / 10 |
| 5 | Columbia Secondary School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 6 | Teachers College Community School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 7 | PS 133 Fred R Moore | 6.3 / 10 |
| 8 | PS 30 Hernandez/hughes | 6.3 / 10 |
| 9 | PS 92 Mary Mcleod Bethune | 5.8 / 10 |
| 10 | PS 129 John H Finley | 5.6 / 10 |
See all 28 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About New York City Geographic District # 5
New York City Geographic District # 5 is a New York, New York school district serving 28 schools. The district educates 8,945 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.7:1.
With an average rating of 5.5/10, New York City Geographic District # 5 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Urban Assembly School for the Performing Arts, which has a composite score of 9.1/10.
In standardized testing, New York City Geographic District # 5 students show an average math proficiency of 38.6% and ELA proficiency of 43.0%.
The district includes 16 elementary schools , 3 middle schools , and 9 high schools.
District Map
Schools in New York City Geographic District # 5, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in New York City Geographic District # 5 with test data.
Schools in New York City Geographic District # 5
28 schools Elementary Schools 16
Middle Schools 3
High Schools 9
District Details
- State
- New York
- City
- New York
- Total Enrollment
- 8,945
- Teachers (FTE)
- 764
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in New York City Geographic District # 5?
New York City Geographic District # 5 has 28 schools in total — 16 elementary, 3 middle, and 9 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for New York City Geographic District # 5?
The average composite rating for New York City Geographic District # 5 is 5.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in New York City Geographic District # 5?
Per-pupil spending data for New York City Geographic District # 5 is not currently available.
What is the student-teacher ratio in New York City Geographic District # 5?
The average student-teacher ratio in New York City Geographic District # 5 is 11.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in New York City Geographic District # 5?
Urban Assembly School for the Performing Arts is the highest-rated school in New York City Geographic District # 5 with a composite score of 9.1/10.
What are the test scores in New York City Geographic District # 5?
Across schools in New York City Geographic District # 5 with test data, the average math proficiency is 38.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 43.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does New York City Geographic District # 5 compare to other districts in New York?
New York City Geographic District # 5 has an average school rating of 5.5/10 across 28 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in New York by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 38.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 43.0%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, New York State Education Dept., and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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