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#575 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 12% in state

47 American Sign Language and English Lower School (the)

Elementary School · New York City Geographic District # 2 · New York, NY

A New York City Geographic District # 2 elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.

223 E 23RD ST, New York, NY 10010

  • Math 50% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 48% proficient (2022)
  • 5.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.7Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change+1.53 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendImproving
Academics7.2Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency50% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency47.6% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg+2.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-14.7 pts
Overall Proficiency49% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)42% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+6.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile59th
Resources & Environment5.4Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio5.9:1
Chronic Absenteeism42.4%

Students at 47 American Sign Language and English Lower School (the) score 49% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency50%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency48%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 49% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
65%
ELA
65%
2010
Math
45%
ELA
45%
2011
Math
45%
ELA
35%
2012
Math
5%
ELA
15%
2013
Math
25%
ELA
15%
2014
Math
10%
ELA
30%
2015
Math
25%
ELA
45%
2016
Math
45%
ELA
55%
2017
Math
45%
ELA
55%
2018
Math
45%
ELA
65%
2019
Math
45%
ELA
65%
2020*
Math
50%
ELA
70%
2021*
Math
55%
ELA
78%
2022
Math
50%
ELA
48%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 35 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

77.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where 47 American Sign Language and English Lower School (the) sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 100Walker's Paradise
  • Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
  • Bike 93Biker’s Paradise
  • City Safety: High3,049/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (New York), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$156,127

Median home value

$1,037,900

Median rent

$3,113/mo

College educated

80.5%

Homeownership

27.5%

Poverty rate

9.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10010; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
PS 40 Augustus Saint-gaudensEnrollment path unverified8.1PK–50.2 mi537Compare →
Ecole Internationale De New York - the EcolePrivate · tuition7.4privatePK–80.3 mi215Compare →
The Churchill School & CenterPrivate · tuition8.3privateK–120.3 mi398Compare →
Friends SeminaryPrivate · tuition6.7privateK–120.4 mi791Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

New York City Geographic District # 2

Schools in district
119
Rank in district
#41 of 118
District spending per student
The source marked this value as not applicable.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

47 American Sign Language and English Lower School (the) is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 2; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About 47 American Sign Language and English Lower School (the)

47 American Sign Language and English Lower School (the) is a public elementary school in New York, NY, part of New York City Geographic District # 2, serving approximately 177 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 5.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #575 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about 47 American Sign Language and English Lower School (the)

What grades does 47 American Sign Language and English Lower School (the) serve?

47 American Sign Language and English Lower School (the) serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend 47 American Sign Language and English Lower School (the)?

47 American Sign Language and English Lower School (the) has an enrollment of approximately 177 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at 47 American Sign Language and English Lower School (the)?

The student-teacher ratio at 47 American Sign Language and English Lower School (the) is 5.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does 47 American Sign Language and English Lower School (the) rank in NY?

47 American Sign Language and English Lower School (the) ranks #575 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is 47 American Sign Language and English Lower School (the)'s MySchoolScout rating?

47 American Sign Language and English Lower School (the) has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at 47 American Sign Language and English Lower School (the)?

Based on loaded state assessment records, 47 American Sign Language and English Lower School (the) has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is 47 American Sign Language and English Lower School (the) a charter school?

No, 47 American Sign Language and English Lower School (the) is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is 47 American Sign Language and English Lower School (the) a Title I school?

No, 47 American Sign Language and English Lower School (the) is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for 47 American Sign Language and English Lower School (the)?

77.4% of students at 47 American Sign Language and English Lower School (the) qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
177
Student-Teacher Ratio
5.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
30
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
New York County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
42.4%
Area population (ZIP 10010)
31,905
Area average commute
28.9 min
Area median age
36
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 10010; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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