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#2275 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 48% in state

PS 133 Fred R Moore

Elementary School · New York City Geographic District # 5 · New York, NY

A New York City Geographic District # 5 elementary school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.

2121 5TH AVE, New York, NY 10037

  • Math 21% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 21% proficient (2022)
  • 7.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.3Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change+0.54 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics3.7Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency21.4% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency21.4% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-32.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-39.5 pts
Overall Proficiency21% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)36% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-15.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile18th
Resources & Environment2.9Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio7.5:1
Chronic Absenteeism66.8%

Students at PS 133 Fred R Moore score 21% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency21%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency21%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 31 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 21% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
67%
ELA
37%
2010
Math
42%
ELA
27%
2011
Math
27%
ELA
27%
2012
Math
8%
ELA
8%
2013
Math
3%
ELA
3%
2014
Math
12%
ELA
12%
2015
Math
17%
ELA
12%
2016
Math
12%
ELA
22%
2017
Math
12%
ELA
22%
2018
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2019
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2020*
Math
70%
ELA
90%
2021*
Math
65%
ELA
88%
2022
Math
21%
ELA
21%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 40% (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 33 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

95.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where PS 133 Fred R Moore 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 95Walker'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

$51,250

Median rent

$1,406/mo

College educated

43.2%

Homeownership

8.9%

Poverty rate

27.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10037; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Ogorman Garden MontessoriPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K0.1 mi8Compare →
Harlem Children's Zone Promise Academy II Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified7.2K–120.3 mi1,054Compare →
PS 138Enrollment path unverifiedNot ratedPK–120.3 mi693Compare →
PS 197 John B RusswurmEnrollment path unverified4.1PK–50.3 mi199Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

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

New York City Geographic District # 5

Schools in district
28
Rank in district
#8 of 28
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 133 Fred R Moore is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 5; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About PS 133 Fred R Moore

PS 133 Fred R Moore is a public elementary school in New York, NY, part of New York City Geographic District # 5, serving approximately 187 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 7.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,275 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about PS 133 Fred R Moore

What grades does PS 133 Fred R Moore serve?

PS 133 Fred R Moore serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend PS 133 Fred R Moore?

PS 133 Fred R Moore has an enrollment of approximately 187 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 133 Fred R Moore?

The student-teacher ratio at PS 133 Fred R Moore is 7.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does PS 133 Fred R Moore rank in NY?

PS 133 Fred R Moore ranks #2,275 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is PS 133 Fred R Moore's MySchoolScout rating?

PS 133 Fred R Moore has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 133 Fred R Moore?

Based on loaded state assessment records, PS 133 Fred R Moore has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is PS 133 Fred R Moore a charter school?

No, PS 133 Fred R Moore is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is PS 133 Fred R Moore a Title I school?

No, PS 133 Fred R Moore is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for PS 133 Fred R Moore?

95.2% of students at PS 133 Fred R Moore 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
187
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
25
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
New York County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
66.8%
Area population (ZIP 10037)
18,333
Area average commute
39.5 min
Area median age
41.6
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 10037; 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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