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#3751 of 4,742 schools in NY

PS 150 Charles James Fox

Elementary School · New York City Geographic District #12 · Bronx, NY

A New York City Geographic District #12 elementary school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.

920 E 167TH ST, Bronx, NY 10459

  • Math 24% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 27% proficient (2022)
  • 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.0Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.31 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.5Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency23.9% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency26.9% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-23.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-35.4 pts
Overall Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)36% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-10.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile26th
Resources & Environment1.9Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.2:1
Chronic Absenteeism61.7%

Students at PS 150 Charles James Fox score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency24%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency27%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 25% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
86%
ELA
68%
2010
Math
47%
ELA
40%
2011
Math
45%
ELA
37%
2012
Math
13%
ELA
15%
2013
Math
20%
ELA
15%
2014
Math
16%
ELA
13%
2015
Math
18%
ELA
20%
2016
Math
21%
ELA
21%
2017
Math
28%
ELA
27%
2018
Math
35%
ELA
32%
2019
Math
35%
ELA
32%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
50%
2021*
Math
41%
ELA
46%
2022
Math
24%
ELA
27%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 33% (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 32 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

97.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where PS 150 Charles James Fox 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 93Walker's Paradise
  • Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
  • Bike 77Very Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$39,276

Median home value

$589,500

Median rent

$1,285/mo

College educated

13.8%

Homeownership

11.8%

Poverty rate

33.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10459; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Pharos Academy Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified6.3K–120.2 mi700Compare →
South Bronx Classical Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified8.4K–80.3 mi523Compare →
PS 134 George F BristowEnrollment path unverified3.4PK–50.4 mi425Compare →
PS 186 Walter J Damrosch SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.0K–80.4 mi706Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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 #12

Schools in district
47
Rank in district
#30 of 46
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 150 Charles James Fox is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #12; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About PS 150 Charles James Fox

PS 150 Charles James Fox is a public elementary school in Bronx, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #12, serving approximately 501 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #3,751 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about PS 150 Charles James Fox

What grades does PS 150 Charles James Fox serve?

PS 150 Charles James Fox serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend PS 150 Charles James Fox?

PS 150 Charles James Fox has an enrollment of approximately 501 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 150 Charles James Fox?

The student-teacher ratio at PS 150 Charles James Fox is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does PS 150 Charles James Fox rank in NY?

PS 150 Charles James Fox ranks #3,751 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is PS 150 Charles James Fox's MySchoolScout rating?

PS 150 Charles James Fox has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 150 Charles James Fox?

Based on loaded state assessment records, PS 150 Charles James Fox has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is PS 150 Charles James Fox a charter school?

No, PS 150 Charles James Fox is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is PS 150 Charles James Fox a Title I school?

No, PS 150 Charles James Fox is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for PS 150 Charles James Fox?

97.2% of students at PS 150 Charles James Fox 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
501
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
33
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Bronx County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
61.7%
Area population (ZIP 10459)
49,753
Area average commute
41.3 min
Area median age
33.7
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 10459; 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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