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Matilda Avenue School (the)
Elementary School · New York City Geographic District #11 · Bronx, NY
A New York City Geographic District #11 elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4520 MATILDA AVE, Bronx, NY 10470
- Math 18% proficient (2022)
- Reading 35% proficient (2022)
- 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Matilda Avenue School (the) score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 23 points since 2019, to 27% in 2022, across a 5-year record (2018–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2018-2022) · reading/ELA 48% (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 14 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
96.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Matilda Avenue School (the) sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 84Very Walkable
- Transit 89Excellent Transit
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$81,134
Median home value
$500,400
Median rent
$1,656/mo
College educated
40.8%
Homeownership
43%
Poverty rate
11.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10470; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PS 16 WakefieldEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–5 | 0.1 mi | 346 | Compare → |
| Bronx Charter School for Excellence 4Charter · enrollment unverified | 3.5 | K–6 | 0.6 mi | 352 | Compare → |
| PS 87Enrollment path unverified | 4.3 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 297 | Compare → |
| St Barnabas Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.8private | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 277 | 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.
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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
New York City Geographic District #11
- Schools in district
- 62
- Rank in district
- #61 of 62
- 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.
Matilda Avenue School (the) is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #11; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Matilda Avenue School (the)
Matilda Avenue School (the) is a public elementary school in Bronx, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #11, serving approximately 243 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 out of 10 and ranks #4,627 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Matilda Avenue School (the)
What grades does Matilda Avenue School (the) serve?
Matilda Avenue School (the) serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Matilda Avenue School (the)?
Matilda Avenue School (the) has an enrollment of approximately 243 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Matilda Avenue School (the)?
The student-teacher ratio at Matilda Avenue School (the) is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Matilda Avenue School (the) rank in NY?
Matilda Avenue School (the) ranks #4,627 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Matilda Avenue School (the)'s MySchoolScout rating?
Matilda Avenue School (the) has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 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 Matilda Avenue School (the)?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Matilda Avenue School (the) has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022).
Is Matilda Avenue School (the) a charter school?
No, Matilda Avenue School (the) is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Matilda Avenue School (the) a Title I school?
No, Matilda Avenue School (the) is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Matilda Avenue School (the)?
96.3% of students at Matilda Avenue 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 243
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Bronx County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 49.4%
- Phone
- (718) 325-4360
- Area population (ZIP 10470)
- 15,558
- Area average commute
- 41.8 min
- Area median age
- 41.5
Official sources & links
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 10470; 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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