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#3366 of 4,742 schools in NY
PS 130 Abram Stevens Hewitt
Elementary School · NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 8
750 PROSPECT AVE, Bronx, NY 10455
Enrollment
298
Student-Teacher
10.3:1
Score
5.2
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
298
Student-Teacher
10.3:1
Score
5.2
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#3,366 of 4,742
In Bronx
#266 of 452
public schools
In district
#29 of 51
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 8
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PS 130 Abram Stevens Hewitt
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About PS 130 Abram Stevens Hewitt
PS 130 Abram Stevens Hewitt is a public elementary school in Bronx, NY, part of NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 8. PS 130 Abram Stevens Hewitt serves approximately 298 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio. PS 130 Abram Stevens Hewitt has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #3,366 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Structured state assessment records for PS 130 Abram Stevens Hewitt show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 5.2 · Average
- District avg 4.6
- NY avg 5.9
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at PS 130 Abram Stevens Hewitt sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
63% of students at PS 130 Abram Stevens Hewitt were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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PS 130 Abram Stevens Hewitt — Students at PS 130 Abram Stevens Hewitt score 21% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
92.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 34 test records from NY state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 6.9/10.
How PS 130 Abram Stevens Hewitt Compares
See how PS 130 Abram Stevens Hewitt performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
750 PROSPECT AVE, Bronx, NY 10455
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering PS 130 Abram Stevens Hewitt may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. ST ANSELM PAROCHIAL SCHOOL (rated 7.3/10, 0.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is PS 161 JUAN PONCE DE LEON SCHOOL (rated 6.0/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, ST ATHANASIUS SCHOOL (rated 5.8/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Bronx, see our Bronx schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 0.4 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 10455 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$36,701
Median Home Value
$348,700
Median Rent
$1,130/mo
Population
42,940
College Educated
16.1%
Homeownership
10.3%
Avg Commute
40.8 min
Poverty Rate
33%
Median Age
33.9
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about PS 130 Abram Stevens Hewitt
What grades does PS 130 Abram Stevens Hewitt serve?
PS 130 Abram Stevens Hewitt serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend PS 130 Abram Stevens Hewitt?
PS 130 Abram Stevens Hewitt has an enrollment of approximately 298 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 130 Abram Stevens Hewitt?
The student-teacher ratio at PS 130 Abram Stevens Hewitt is 10.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does PS 130 Abram Stevens Hewitt rank in NY?
PS 130 Abram Stevens Hewitt ranks #3,366 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is PS 130 Abram Stevens Hewitt's MySchoolScout rating?
PS 130 Abram Stevens Hewitt has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 PS 130 Abram Stevens Hewitt?
Based on loaded state assessment records, PS 130 Abram Stevens Hewitt has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is PS 130 Abram Stevens Hewitt a charter school?
No, PS 130 Abram Stevens Hewitt is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is PS 130 Abram Stevens Hewitt a Title I school?
No, PS 130 Abram Stevens Hewitt is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for PS 130 Abram Stevens Hewitt?
92.6% of students at PS 130 Abram Stevens Hewitt qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 298
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 92.6%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Bronx County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 63.4%
- Phone
- (718) 665-0962
Resources & Links
District
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 8- District Enrollment
- 24,000
- Schools in District
- 52
- District Rank
- #29 of 51
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