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#1841 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 39% in state

Locke School of Arts and Engineering (the)

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

A New York City Geographic District # 3 elementary school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.

20 W 112TH ST, New York, NY 10026

  • Math 26% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 32% proficient (2022)
  • 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.9Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data5
Annual Change+2.81 pts/yr
Data Period2018–2022
TrendImproving
Academics4.3Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency26.1% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency32.1% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-27.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-28.8 pts
Overall Proficiency29% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)46% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-16.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile24th
Resources & Environment2.9Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.2:1
Chronic Absenteeism59.3%

Students at Locke School of Arts and Engineering (the) score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency26%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency32%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Improving

Proficiency has improved 7 points since 2019, reaching 29% in 2022, across a 5-year record (2018–2022).

Show all 5 years by subject
2018
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2019
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2020*
Math
30%
ELA
50%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
55%
2022
Math
26%
ELA
32%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2018-2022) · reading/ELA 44% (multi-year average, 2018-2022)

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

Based on 16 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

67.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Locke School of Arts and Engineering (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 97Walker's Paradise
  • Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
  • Bike 81Very 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

$74,140

Median home value

$1,014,100

Median rent

$1,546/mo

College educated

53.5%

Homeownership

23%

Poverty rate

17.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10026; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Harlem Link Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified2.6PK–70.0 mi339Compare →
Cooke SchoolPrivate · tuition7.5privateK–120.2 mi288Compare →
PS 108 Assemblyman Angelo Del Toro Educational ComplexEnrollment path unverified2.8PK–80.2 mi364Compare →
Central Park East IEnrollment path unverified6.6PK–50.3 mi156Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

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

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
#26 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.

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

About Locke School of Arts and Engineering (the)

Locke School of Arts and Engineering (the) is a public elementary school in New York, NY, part of New York City Geographic District # 3, serving approximately 290 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,841 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Locke School of Arts and Engineering (the)

What grades does Locke School of Arts and Engineering (the) serve?

Locke School of Arts and Engineering (the) serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Locke School of Arts and Engineering (the)?

Locke School of Arts and Engineering (the) has an enrollment of approximately 290 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Locke School of Arts and Engineering (the)?

The student-teacher ratio at Locke School of Arts and Engineering (the) is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Locke School of Arts and Engineering (the) rank in NY?

Locke School of Arts and Engineering (the) ranks #1,841 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Locke School of Arts and Engineering (the)'s MySchoolScout rating?

Locke School of Arts and Engineering (the) 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 Locke School of Arts and Engineering (the)?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Locke School of Arts and Engineering (the) has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022).

Is Locke School of Arts and Engineering (the) a charter school?

No, Locke School of Arts and Engineering (the) is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Locke School of Arts and Engineering (the) a Title I school?

No, Locke School of Arts and Engineering (the) is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Locke School of Arts and Engineering (the)?

67.9% of students at Locke School of Arts and Engineering (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
290
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
22
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
New York County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
59.3%
Area population (ZIP 10026)
37,113
Area average commute
35.2 min
Area median age
37.6
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 10026; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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