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Bilingual Bicultural School (the)

Elementary School · New York City Geographic District # 4 · New York, NY

A New York City Geographic District # 4 elementary school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.

219 E 109TH ST, New York, NY 10029

  • Math 21% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 32% proficient (2022)
  • 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.4Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.86 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.7Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency21.3% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency32.1% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-32.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-28.8 pts
Overall Proficiency27% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)37% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-9.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile28th
Resources & Environment2.8Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.6:1
Chronic Absenteeism63.8%

Students at Bilingual Bicultural School (the) score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency21%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency32%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 27% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
97%
ELA
81%
2010
Math
64%
ELA
57%
2011
Math
67%
ELA
62%
2012
Math
30%
ELA
29%
2013
Math
47%
ELA
27%
2014
Math
32%
ELA
22%
2015
Math
32%
ELA
22%
2016
Math
37%
ELA
27%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
30%
ELA
30%
2021*
Math
41%
ELA
37%
2022
Math
21%
ELA
32%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 39% (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 32 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

94.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Bilingual Bicultural 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 82Very 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

$38,308

Median home value

$818,100

Median rent

$1,183/mo

College educated

35.7%

Homeownership

7%

Poverty rate

30.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10029; 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 83 Luis Munoz RiveraEnrollment path unverified5.0PK–50.0 mi339Compare →
Tag Young ScholarsEnrollment path unverified8.3K–80.0 mi550Compare →
Amber Charter School East HarlemCharter · enrollment unverified4.3K–50.2 mi312Compare →
East Harlem Scholars Academy Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified4.7PK–120.2 mi897Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

New York City Geographic District # 4

Schools in district
29
Rank in district
#25 of 28
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.

Bilingual Bicultural School (the) is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 4; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Bilingual Bicultural School (the)

Bilingual Bicultural School (the) is a public elementary school in New York, NY, part of New York City Geographic District # 4, serving approximately 315 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10 and ranks #4,576 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Bilingual Bicultural School (the)

What grades does Bilingual Bicultural School (the) serve?

Bilingual Bicultural School (the) serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Bilingual Bicultural School (the)?

Bilingual Bicultural School (the) has an enrollment of approximately 315 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Bilingual Bicultural School (the) is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Bilingual Bicultural School (the) rank in NY?

Bilingual Bicultural School (the) ranks #4,576 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Bilingual Bicultural School (the)'s MySchoolScout rating?

Bilingual Bicultural School (the) has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 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 Bilingual Bicultural School (the)?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Bilingual Bicultural School (the) has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Bilingual Bicultural School (the) a charter school?

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

Is Bilingual Bicultural School (the) a Title I school?

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

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

94.9% of students at Bilingual Bicultural 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 – 5th
Enrollment
315
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
25
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
New York County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
63.8%
Area population (ZIP 10029)
74,848
Area average commute
33.3 min
Area median age
37.8
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 10029; 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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