Below Average

#4220 of 4,742 schools in NY

Based on limited data

PS 186 Walter J Damrosch School

Elementary School · Nyc Special Schools - District 75 · Bronx, NY

A Nyc Special Schools - District 75 elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.

750 JENNINGS ST, Bronx, NY 10459

6:1 student-teacher ratio

Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 426 schools in Bronx.Learn more

Academics

Partial Profile · 2/3 metrics

Student Progress—Not Available

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Academics5.8Average55%

Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.·Area estimate · Based on 426 schools in Bronx

Resources & Environment1.8Needs Improvement45%

Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.

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Student-Teacher Ratio6:1

Chronic Absenteeism84.4%

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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.

Test scores

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

96.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where PS 186 Walter J Damrosch School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

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Getting around & local context

Walk 87Very Walkable
Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
Bike 75Very Bikeable

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.

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Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

School	Score	Grades	Distance	Enrollment	Compare
PS 134 George F BristowEnrollment path unverified	3.4	PK–5	0.2 mi	425	Compare →
PS 63 Author's AcademyEnrollment path unverified	3.0	PK–5	0.2 mi	405	Compare →
Urban Scholars Community SchoolEnrollment path unverified	7.2	PK–5	0.2 mi	295	Compare →
Wildflower New York Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified	3.7	PK–4	0.2 mi	51	Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Nyc Special Schools - District 75

Schools in district: 59
Rank in district: #28 of 58
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 186 Walter J Damrosch School is listed in NYC SPECIAL SCHOOLS - DISTRICT 75; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About PS 186 Walter J Damrosch School

PS 186 Walter J Damrosch School is a public elementary school in Bronx, NY, part of Nyc Special Schools - District 75, serving approximately 706 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #4,220 of 4,742 schools in NY. Based on limited data: 44% component coverage.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about PS 186 Walter J Damrosch School

What grades does PS 186 Walter J Damrosch School serve?

PS 186 Walter J Damrosch School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend PS 186 Walter J Damrosch School?

PS 186 Walter J Damrosch School has an enrollment of approximately 706 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 186 Walter J Damrosch School?

The student-teacher ratio at PS 186 Walter J Damrosch School is 6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does PS 186 Walter J Damrosch School rank in NY?

PS 186 Walter J Damrosch School ranks #4,220 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is PS 186 Walter J Damrosch School's MySchoolScout rating?

PS 186 Walter J Damrosch School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is PS 186 Walter J Damrosch School a charter school?

No, PS 186 Walter J Damrosch School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is PS 186 Walter J Damrosch School a Title I school?

No, PS 186 Walter J Damrosch School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for PS 186 Walter J Damrosch School?

96.6% of students at PS 186 Walter J Damrosch School 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: Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment: 706
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Teachers (FTE): 117
Type: special_ed
Setting: Large City
County: Bronx County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23): 84.4%
Phone: (718) 378-0006
Area population (ZIP 10459): 49,753
Area average commute: 41.3 min
Area median age: 33.7

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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.
Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24

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