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#4371 of 4,742 schools in NY

PS 157 Grove Hill

Elementary School · New York City Geographic District # 7 · Bronx, NY

A New York City Geographic District # 7 elementary school where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.

757 CAULDWELL AVE, Bronx, NY 10456

  • Math 13% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 23% proficient (2022)
  • 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.2Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.02 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics3.1Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency12.8% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency22.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-40.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-38.4 pts
Overall Proficiency18% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)36% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-18.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile13th
Resources & Environment3.1Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.4:1
Chronic Absenteeism61.4%

Students at PS 157 Grove Hill score 18% 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 Proficiency13%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency23%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 16 points since 2019, to 18% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
88%
ELA
61%
2010
Math
51%
ELA
44%
2011
Math
52%
ELA
40%
2012
Math
16%
ELA
13%
2013
Math
21%
ELA
12%
2014
Math
22%
ELA
14%
2015
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2016
Math
20%
ELA
24%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2018
Math
29%
ELA
38%
2019
Math
29%
ELA
38%
2020*
Math
15%
ELA
45%
2021*
Math
15%
ELA
43%
2022
Math
13%
ELA
23%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 34% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

96.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where PS 157 Grove Hill 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 60Bikeable

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

Median income

$35,676

Median home value

$428,800

Median rent

$1,194/mo

College educated

14%

Homeownership

6.6%

Poverty rate

36.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10456; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Brilla Veritas Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified2.9K–60.0 mi506Compare →
PS 17Enrollment path unverified3.6K–120.2 mi658Compare →
PS 140 Eagle School (the)Enrollment path unverified5.0PK–50.3 mi364Compare →
St Anselm Parochial SchoolPrivate · tuition7.3privateK–80.3 mi139Compare →

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.

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 # 7

Schools in district
41
Rank in district
#40 of 40
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 157 Grove Hill is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 7; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About PS 157 Grove Hill

PS 157 Grove Hill is a public elementary school in Bronx, NY, part of New York City Geographic District # 7, serving approximately 409 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and ranks #4,371 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about PS 157 Grove Hill

What grades does PS 157 Grove Hill serve?

PS 157 Grove Hill serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend PS 157 Grove Hill?

PS 157 Grove Hill has an enrollment of approximately 409 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 157 Grove Hill?

The student-teacher ratio at PS 157 Grove Hill is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does PS 157 Grove Hill rank in NY?

PS 157 Grove Hill ranks #4,371 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is PS 157 Grove Hill's MySchoolScout rating?

PS 157 Grove Hill has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 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 157 Grove Hill?

Based on loaded state assessment records, PS 157 Grove Hill has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is PS 157 Grove Hill a charter school?

No, PS 157 Grove Hill is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is PS 157 Grove Hill a Title I school?

No, PS 157 Grove Hill is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for PS 157 Grove Hill?

96.6% of students at PS 157 Grove Hill 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
409
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
33
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Bronx County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
61.4%
Area population (ZIP 10456)
86,958
Area average commute
41 min
Area median age
33.6
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 10456; 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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