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#1853 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 39% in state
Fairmont Neighborhood School
Elementary School · New York City Geographic District #12 · Bronx, NY
A New York City Geographic District #12 elementary school where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1550 VYSE AVE, Bronx, NY 10460
- Math 12% proficient (2022)
- Reading 28% proficient (2022)
- 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Fairmont Neighborhood School score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 5 points since 2017, reaching 20% in 2022, across a 9-year record (2014–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 12% (multi-year average, 2014-2022) · reading/ELA 14% (multi-year average, 2014-2022)
Based on 14 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
92.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Fairmont Neighborhood School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 84Very Walkable
- Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
- Bike 77Very Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$36,067
Median home value
$589,300
Median rent
$1,332/mo
College educated
15.2%
Homeownership
10.7%
Poverty rate
33.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10460; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samara Community SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–5 | 0.1 mi | 297 | Compare → |
| PS 66 School of Higher ExpectationsEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | PK–5 | 0.2 mi | 468 | Compare → |
| PS 61 Francisco OllerEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–5 | 0.3 mi | 208 | Compare → |
| PS 134 George F BristowEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | PK–5 | 0.4 mi | 425 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
New York City Geographic District #12
- Schools in district
- 47
- Rank in district
- #5 of 46
- 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.
Fairmont Neighborhood School is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #12; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Fairmont Neighborhood School
Fairmont Neighborhood School is a public elementary school in Bronx, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #12, serving approximately 244 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,853 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 14% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Fairmont Neighborhood School
What grades does Fairmont Neighborhood School serve?
Fairmont Neighborhood School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Fairmont Neighborhood School?
Fairmont Neighborhood School has an enrollment of approximately 244 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairmont Neighborhood School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fairmont Neighborhood School is 10.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Fairmont Neighborhood School rank in NY?
Fairmont Neighborhood School ranks #1,853 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Fairmont Neighborhood School's MySchoolScout rating?
Fairmont Neighborhood School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Fairmont Neighborhood School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fairmont Neighborhood School has 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 14% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).
Is Fairmont Neighborhood School a charter school?
No, Fairmont Neighborhood School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Fairmont Neighborhood School a Title I school?
No, Fairmont Neighborhood School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fairmont Neighborhood School?
92.2% of students at Fairmont Neighborhood School 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
- 244
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Bronx County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 50.8%
- Phone
- (718) 860-5210
- Area population (ZIP 10460)
- 61,101
- Area average commute
- 47 min
- Area median age
- 34.4
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 10460; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2014-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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