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PS 128 Audubon

Elementary School · New York City Geographic District # 6 · New York, NY

A New York City Geographic District # 6 elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.

560 W 169TH ST, New York, NY 10032

  • Math 30% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 34% proficient (2022)
  • 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.4Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.14 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.4Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency29.7% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency33.9% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-23.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-27 pts
Overall Proficiency32% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)37% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-5.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile37th
Resources & Environment3.3Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.7:1
Chronic Absenteeism58.3%

Students at PS 128 Audubon score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency30%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency34%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 33 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 32% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
83%
ELA
46%
2010
Math
38%
ELA
32%
2011
Math
62%
ELA
37%
2012
Math
27%
ELA
18%
2013
Math
22%
ELA
16%
2014
Math
20%
ELA
13%
2015
Math
30%
ELA
24%
2016
Math
32%
ELA
23%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
28%
2018
Math
34%
ELA
39%
2019
Math
34%
ELA
39%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
29%
ELA
21%
2022
Math
30%
ELA
34%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 28% (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 30 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

93.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where PS 128 Audubon 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 98Walker'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

$56,588

Median home value

$545,500

Median rent

$1,546/mo

College educated

39.8%

Homeownership

8.3%

Poverty rate

20.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10032; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Castle Bridge SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.7PK–50.0 mi202Compare →
Kipp Nyc Washington Heights Academy Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified7.2K–80.2 mi773Compare →
PS 8 Luis BelliardEnrollment path unverified4.8PK–50.2 mi337Compare →
Whin Music Community Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified2.9K–70.2 mi420Compare →

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 # 6

Schools in district
45
Rank in district
#26 of 45
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.

PS 128 Audubon is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 6; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About PS 128 Audubon

PS 128 Audubon is a public elementary school in New York, NY, part of New York City Geographic District # 6, serving approximately 444 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #3,096 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about PS 128 Audubon

What grades does PS 128 Audubon serve?

PS 128 Audubon serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend PS 128 Audubon?

PS 128 Audubon has an enrollment of approximately 444 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 128 Audubon?

The student-teacher ratio at PS 128 Audubon is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does PS 128 Audubon rank in NY?

PS 128 Audubon ranks #3,096 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is PS 128 Audubon's MySchoolScout rating?

PS 128 Audubon has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 PS 128 Audubon?

Based on loaded state assessment records, PS 128 Audubon has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is PS 128 Audubon a charter school?

No, PS 128 Audubon is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is PS 128 Audubon a Title I school?

No, PS 128 Audubon is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for PS 128 Audubon?

93.7% of students at PS 128 Audubon 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
444
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
35
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
New York County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
58.3%
Area population (ZIP 10032)
55,579
Area average commute
39.4 min
Area median age
38.4
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 10032; 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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