Excellent
#573 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 12% in state
PS 130 Hernando De Soto
Elementary School · New York City Geographic District # 2 · New York, NY
A New York City Geographic District # 2 elementary school where students score 28 points above what's typical for similar communities.
143 BAXTER ST, New York, NY 10013
- Math 80% proficient (2022)
- Reading 71% proficient (2022)
- 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at PS 130 Hernando De Soto score 75% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 75% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 83% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 74% (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 34 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
64.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where PS 130 Hernando De Soto 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 100Walker's Paradise
- Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
- Bike 93Biker’s Paradise
- 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
$159,474
Median home value
$2,000,001
Median rent
$2,378/mo
College educated
72%
Homeownership
29.5%
Poverty rate
9.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10013; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PS 124 Yung WingEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | PK–5 | 0.3 mi | 500 | Compare → |
| PS 1 Alfred E SmithEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | PK–5 | 0.4 mi | 217 | Compare → |
| PS 42 Benjamin AltmanEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–5 | 0.4 mi | 457 | Compare → |
| Mesivta Tifereth JerusalemPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | K–12 | 0.5 mi | 260 | 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.
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 # 2
- Schools in district
- 119
- Rank in district
- #39 of 118
- 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 130 Hernando De Soto is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 2; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About PS 130 Hernando De Soto
PS 130 Hernando De Soto is a public elementary school in New York, NY, part of New York City Geographic District # 2, serving approximately 575 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #573 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about PS 130 Hernando De Soto
What grades does PS 130 Hernando De Soto serve?
PS 130 Hernando De Soto serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend PS 130 Hernando De Soto?
PS 130 Hernando De Soto has an enrollment of approximately 575 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 130 Hernando De Soto?
The student-teacher ratio at PS 130 Hernando De Soto is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does PS 130 Hernando De Soto rank in NY?
PS 130 Hernando De Soto ranks #573 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is PS 130 Hernando De Soto's MySchoolScout rating?
PS 130 Hernando De Soto has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Hernando De Soto?
Based on loaded state assessment records, PS 130 Hernando De Soto has 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is PS 130 Hernando De Soto a charter school?
No, PS 130 Hernando De Soto is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is PS 130 Hernando De Soto a Title I school?
No, PS 130 Hernando De Soto is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for PS 130 Hernando De Soto?
64.2% of students at PS 130 Hernando De Soto 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
- 575
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- New York County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.6%
- Phone
- (212) 226-8072
- Area population (ZIP 10013)
- 28,215
- Area average commute
- 26 min
- Area median age
- 40.3
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 10013; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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