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#4309 of 4,742 schools in NY

PS 134 Henrietta Szold

Elementary School · NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 1

293 E BROADWAY, New York, NY 10002

Last updated: July 2026

Enrollment

201

Student-Teacher

11.2:1

Score

3.8

Grades

Pre-K – 5th

Enrollment

201

Student-Teacher

11.2:1

Score

3.8

Grades

Pre-K – 5th

Data vintage
2022-23

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

New York schools

#4,309 of 4,742

In New York

#322 of 346

public schools

In district

#23 of 26

NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 1

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About PS 134 Henrietta Szold

PS 134 Henrietta Szold is a public elementary school in New York, NY, part of NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 1. PS 134 Henrietta Szold serves approximately 201 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. PS 134 Henrietta Szold has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #4,309 of 4,742 schools in NY.

Structured state assessment records for PS 134 Henrietta Szold show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

How it compares1.3 pts below district

3.8

This school 3.8 · Needs Improvement
District avg 5.1
NY avg 5.9

What Parents Should Know

71% of students at PS 134 Henrietta Szold 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

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics

Student Progress4.9Below Average50%

Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.

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Years of Data14

Annual Change-1.76 pts/yr

Data Period2009–2022

TrendDeclining

Academics2.8Needs Improvement30%

Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.

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Math Proficiency10% (2022 EdFacts)

Reading/ELA Proficiency21.8% (2022 EdFacts)

Reading vs. State Avg-40.5 pts

Overall Proficiency16% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)

Expected (poverty-adj.)36% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)

vs. Expected-19.9 pts

Adjusted Percentile10th

Resources & Environment2.6Needs Improvement20%

Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.

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Student-Teacher Ratio11.2:1

Chronic Absenteeism70.6%

PS 134 Henrietta Szold — Students at PS 134 Henrietta Szold score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

97%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)

Math Proficiency 37.6% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

School

State

N/A

ELA Proficiency 39.6% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

School

State

62.3% (2021 NYSED)

Based on 29 test records from NY state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009

Math

92%

ELA

57%

2010

Math

57%

ELA

42%

2011

Math

57%

ELA

42%

2012

Math

27%

ELA

12%

2013

Math

32%

ELA

12%

2014

Math

37%

ELA

17%

2015

Math

42%

ELA

32%

2016

Math

27%

ELA

22%

2017

Math

32%

ELA

32%

2018

Math

32%

ELA

37%

2019

Math

32%

ELA

37%

2020*

Math

24.5%

ELA

75%

2021*

Math

25%

ELA

77.5%

2022

Math

10%

ELA

21.8%

* 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: 4.9/10.

How PS 134 Henrietta Szold Compares

See how PS 134 Henrietta Szold performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score

3.8/10

9th percentile in NY

Academic

2.8/10

Needs Improvement

Growth

4.9/10

Below Average

Environment

2.6/10

Needs Improvement

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch

Students eligible for subsidized meals

97%

Teaching Staff

11:1 student-teacher ratio

18 teachers

Chronic Absenteeism

Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)

70.6%

Location

293 E BROADWAY, New York, NY 10002

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering PS 134 Henrietta Szold may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. PS 42 BENJAMIN ALTMAN (rated 8.1/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is PS 110 FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE (rated 7.9/10, 0.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, MANHATTAN CHARTER SCHOOL II (rated 7.3/10, 0.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in New York, see our New York schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 0.4 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
UNIVERSITY NEIGHBORHOOD HIGH SCHOOL New York	0.1 mi	481	8.6
BETH JACOB PAROCHIAL SCHOOL New York	0.2 mi	164	5.0
ORCHARD COLLEGIATE ACADEMY New York	0.2 mi	280	7.5
UNIVERSITY NEIGHBORHOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL New York	0.2 mi	164	6.0
MANHATTAN CHARTER SCHOOL II New York	0.2 mi	66	7.3
PS 110 FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE New York	0.2 mi	264	7.9
PS 184 SHUANG WEN New York	0.2 mi	734	6.9
PS 142 AMALIA CASTRO New York	0.3 mi	373	4.2
MANHATTAN CHARTER SCHOOL New York	0.3 mi	182	4.8
PS 140 NATHAN STRAUS New York	0.3 mi	368	4.9
NEW EXPLORATIONS INTO SCIENCETECH AND MATH HIGH SCHOOL New York	0.4 mi	1,613	7.6
LOWER EAST SIDE PREPARATORY HIGH SCHOOL New York	0.4 mi	447	4.6
SCHOOL FOR GLOBAL LEADERS New York	0.4 mi	180	5.1
NEW DESIGN HIGH SCHOOL New York	0.4 mi	449	6.5
HIGH SCHOOL FOR DUAL LANGUAGE AND ASIAN STUDIES New York	0.4 mi	369	8.8
ESSEX STREET ACADEMY New York	0.4 mi	356	8.2
URBAN ASSEMBLY ACADEMY OF GOVERNMENT AND LAW New York	0.4 mi	246	7.8
LOWER MANHATTAN ARTS ACADEMY New York	0.4 mi	303	7.0
PS 20 ANNA SILVER New York	0.5 mi	379	5.5
PS 42 BENJAMIN ALTMAN New York	0.4 mi	457	8.1

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 10002 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$46,525

Median Home Value

$808,500

Median Rent

$1,207/mo

Population

75,517

College Educated

39%

Homeownership

18.6%

Avg Commute

31.1 min

Poverty Rate

24.9%

Median Age

42.9

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PS 134 Henrietta Szold

What grades does PS 134 Henrietta Szold serve?

PS 134 Henrietta Szold serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend PS 134 Henrietta Szold?

PS 134 Henrietta Szold has an enrollment of approximately 201 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 134 Henrietta Szold?

The student-teacher ratio at PS 134 Henrietta Szold is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does PS 134 Henrietta Szold rank in NY?

PS 134 Henrietta Szold ranks #4,309 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is PS 134 Henrietta Szold's MySchoolScout rating?

PS 134 Henrietta Szold has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 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 134 Henrietta Szold?

Based on loaded state assessment records, PS 134 Henrietta Szold has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is PS 134 Henrietta Szold a charter school?

No, PS 134 Henrietta Szold is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is PS 134 Henrietta Szold a Title I school?

No, PS 134 Henrietta Szold is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for PS 134 Henrietta Szold?

97.0% of students at PS 134 Henrietta Szold qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades: Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment: 201
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11.2:1
Teachers (FTE): 18
Free/Reduced Lunch: 97.0%
Type: regular
Setting: Large City
County: New York County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23): 70.6%
Phone: (212) 673-4470

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District

NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 1

District Enrollment: 9,896
Schools in District: 26
District Rank: #23 of 26

Other Schools in This District

BARD HIGH SCHOOL EARLY COLLEGE 9.1 UNIVERSITY NEIGHBORHOOD HIGH SCHOOL 8.6 PS 110 FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE 7.9 NEW EXPLORATIONS INTO SCIENCETECH AND MATH HIGH SCHOOL 7.6 ORCHARD COLLEGIATE ACADEMY 7.5

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