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#655 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 14% in state

Anderson School (the)

Elementary School · New York City Geographic District # 3 · New York, NY

A New York City Geographic District # 3 elementary school where students score 29 points above what's typical for similar communities.

100 W 77TH ST, New York, NY 10024

  • Math 93% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 95% proficient (2022)
  • 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.1Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.29 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics9.5Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency93.4% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency95% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg+39.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+34.1 pts
Overall Proficiency94% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)65% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+28.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile93th
Resources & Environment5.3Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.6:1
Chronic Absenteeism8.4%

Students at Anderson School (the) score 94% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 65%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency93%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency95%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 5 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 94% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
100%
ELA
100%
2010
Math
100%
ELA
100%
2011
Math
100%
ELA
100%
2012
Math
98%
ELA
95%
2013
Math
98%
ELA
93%
2014
Math
98%
ELA
96%
2015
Math
97%
ELA
95%
2016
Math
98%
ELA
96%
2017
Math
95%
ELA
97%
2018
Math
95%
ELA
97%
2019
Math
95%
ELA
97%
2020*
Math
97%
ELA
98%
2021*
Math
97%
ELA
98%
2022
Math
93%
ELA
95%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 97% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 97% (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 39 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

10.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Anderson 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 99Walker's Paradise
  • Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
  • Bike 88Very Bikeable
  • 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

$182,614

Median home value

$1,746,400

Median rent

$2,965/mo

College educated

84.2%

Homeownership

38.7%

Poverty rate

7.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10024; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
PS 87 William ShermanEnrollment path unverified7.5PK–50.1 mi726Compare →
Calhoun SchoolPrivate · tuition7.4privatePK–120.3 mi565Compare →
Manhattan Country SchoolPrivate · tuition4.7privatePK–80.4 mi259Compare →
PS 199 Jessie Isador StrausEnrollment path unverified7.9K–50.4 mi600Compare →

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 # 3

Schools in district
43
Rank in district
#9 of 42
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.

Anderson School (the) is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 3; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Anderson School (the)

Anderson School (the) is a public elementary school in New York, NY, part of New York City Geographic District # 3, serving approximately 510 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #655 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 97% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 97% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Anderson School (the)

What grades does Anderson School (the) serve?

Anderson School (the) serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Anderson School (the)?

Anderson School (the) has an enrollment of approximately 510 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Anderson School (the)?

The student-teacher ratio at Anderson School (the) is 17.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Anderson School (the) rank in NY?

Anderson School (the) ranks #655 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Anderson School (the)'s MySchoolScout rating?

Anderson School (the) has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Anderson School (the)?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Anderson School (the) has 97% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 97% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Anderson School (the) a charter school?

No, Anderson School (the) is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Anderson School (the) a Title I school?

No, Anderson School (the) is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Anderson School (the)?

10.2% of students at Anderson 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
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
510
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
29
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
New York County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
8.4%
Area population (ZIP 10024)
62,576
Area average commute
31.8 min
Area median age
44.8
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 10024; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

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

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