Below Average
#3608 of 4,742 schools in NY
PS 153 Adam Clayton Powell
Elementary School · NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 6
1750 AMSTERDAM AVE, New York, NY 10031
Enrollment
389
Student-Teacher
11.4:1
Score
4.9
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
389
Student-Teacher
11.4:1
Score
4.9
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#3,608 of 4,742
In New York
#284 of 346
public schools
In district
#38 of 45
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 6
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About PS 153 Adam Clayton Powell
PS 153 Adam Clayton Powell is a public elementary school in New York, NY, part of NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 6. PS 153 Adam Clayton Powell serves approximately 389 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. PS 153 Adam Clayton Powell has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #3,608 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Structured state assessment records for PS 153 Adam Clayton Powell show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 4.9 · Below Average
- District avg 6.1
- NY avg 5.9
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at PS 153 Adam Clayton Powell 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.
53% of students at PS 153 Adam Clayton Powell 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 153 Adam Clayton Powell — Students at PS 153 Adam Clayton Powell score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
89.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 28 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: 6.2/10.
How PS 153 Adam Clayton Powell Compares
See how PS 153 Adam Clayton Powell performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
1750 AMSTERDAM AVE, New York, NY 10031
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering PS 153 Adam Clayton Powell may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. PS/IS 210 21ST CENTURY ACADEMY (rated 7.6/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is SUCCESS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL-HARLEM 5 (rated 6.9/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, ST CHARLES BORROMEO SCHOOL (rated 6.9/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in New York, see our New York schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 0.7 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 10031 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$65,067
Median Home Value
$678,000
Median Rent
$1,787/mo
Population
60,305
College Educated
40.8%
Homeownership
13.7%
Avg Commute
38 min
Poverty Rate
23%
Median Age
37.1
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- ComparePS 153 Adam Clayton Powell vs PROFESSOR JUAN BOSCH PUBLIC SCHOOLNEW YORK, NY Peer score 7.9/10 +3.0 vs PS 153 Adam Clayton Powell
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- ComparePS 153 Adam Clayton Powell vs WILLIAM LYNCH SCHOOL (THE)NEW YORK, NY Peer score 5.6/10 +0.7 vs PS 153 Adam Clayton Powell
- ComparePS 153 Adam Clayton Powell vs PS 133 FRED R MOORENEW YORK, NY Peer score 6.3/10 +1.4 vs PS 153 Adam Clayton Powell
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about PS 153 Adam Clayton Powell
What grades does PS 153 Adam Clayton Powell serve?
PS 153 Adam Clayton Powell serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend PS 153 Adam Clayton Powell?
PS 153 Adam Clayton Powell has an enrollment of approximately 389 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 153 Adam Clayton Powell?
The student-teacher ratio at PS 153 Adam Clayton Powell is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does PS 153 Adam Clayton Powell rank in NY?
PS 153 Adam Clayton Powell ranks #3,608 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is PS 153 Adam Clayton Powell's MySchoolScout rating?
PS 153 Adam Clayton Powell has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 153 Adam Clayton Powell?
Based on loaded state assessment records, PS 153 Adam Clayton Powell has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is PS 153 Adam Clayton Powell a charter school?
No, PS 153 Adam Clayton Powell is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is PS 153 Adam Clayton Powell a Title I school?
No, PS 153 Adam Clayton Powell is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for PS 153 Adam Clayton Powell?
89.2% of students at PS 153 Adam Clayton Powell 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
- 389
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 89.2%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- New York County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 53.2%
- Phone
- (212) 927-8611
Resources & Links
District
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 6- District Enrollment
- 17,940
- Schools in District
- 45
- District Rank
- #38 of 45
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