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#1458 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 31% in state

PS 158 Bayard Taylor

Elementary School · New York City Geographic District # 2 · New York, NY

A New York City Geographic District # 2 elementary school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1458 YORK AVE, New York, NY 10075

  • Math 79% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 79% proficient (2022)
  • 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.2Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.76 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics8.8Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency78.8% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency79.1% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg+25.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+18.2 pts
Overall Proficiency79% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)64% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+14.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile81th
Resources & Environment4.8Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.8:1
Chronic Absenteeism18.4%

Students at PS 158 Bayard Taylor score 79% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency79%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency79%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 18 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 79% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
100%
ELA
95%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
91%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
67%
2013
Math
82%
ELA
73%
2014
Math
87%
ELA
79%
2015
Math
84%
ELA
86%
2016
Math
83%
ELA
86%
2017
Math
85%
ELA
84%
2018
Math
82%
ELA
84%
2019
Math
82%
ELA
84%
2020*
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2021*
Math
82%
ELA
78%
2022
Math
79%
ELA
79%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 84% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 81% (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

13.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where PS 158 Bayard Taylor 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 97Walker's Paradise
  • Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
  • Bike 84Very 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

$146,556

Median home value

$1,097,800

Median rent

$2,390/mo

College educated

84.8%

Homeownership

45.7%

Poverty rate

12.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10075; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Lycee Francais De New YorkPrivate · tuition5.6PK–120.1 mi1,091Compare →
The Town SchoolPrivate · tuition8.3PK–80.1 mi287Compare →
The Caedmon SchoolPrivate · tuition9.0PK–50.2 mi101Compare →
The Brearley SchoolPrivate · tuition6.4K–120.3 mi768Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

New York City Geographic District # 2

Schools in district
119
Rank in district
#80 of 118
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 158 Bayard Taylor is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 2; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About PS 158 Bayard Taylor

PS 158 Bayard Taylor is a public elementary school in New York, NY, part of New York City Geographic District # 2, serving approximately 620 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,458 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about PS 158 Bayard Taylor

What grades does PS 158 Bayard Taylor serve?

PS 158 Bayard Taylor serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend PS 158 Bayard Taylor?

PS 158 Bayard Taylor has an enrollment of approximately 620 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 158 Bayard Taylor?

The student-teacher ratio at PS 158 Bayard Taylor is 16.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does PS 158 Bayard Taylor rank in NY?

PS 158 Bayard Taylor ranks #1,458 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is PS 158 Bayard Taylor's MySchoolScout rating?

PS 158 Bayard Taylor has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 158 Bayard Taylor?

Based on loaded state assessment records, PS 158 Bayard Taylor has 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is PS 158 Bayard Taylor a charter school?

No, PS 158 Bayard Taylor is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is PS 158 Bayard Taylor a Title I school?

No, PS 158 Bayard Taylor is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for PS 158 Bayard Taylor?

13.9% of students at PS 158 Bayard Taylor 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
620
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
37
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
New York County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.4%
Area population (ZIP 10075)
23,865
Area average commute
30.4 min
Area median age
43.6
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 10075; 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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