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Top 41% in state

PS 19 Judith K Weiss

Elementary School · NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #11

311 E 237TH ST, Bronx, NY 10470

Enrollment

663

Student-Teacher

14.1:1

Score

6.7

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

New York schools

#1,936 of 4,742

In Bronx

#116 of 452

public schools

In district

#22 of 62

NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #11

Equity

7.5 / 10

Very Good

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PS 19 Judith K Weiss

6.7/10

Elementary School in Bronx · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About PS 19 Judith K Weiss

PS 19 Judith K Weiss is a public elementary school in Bronx, NY, part of NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #11. PS 19 Judith K Weiss serves approximately 663 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. PS 19 Judith K Weiss has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,936 of 4,742 schools in NY.

Structured state assessment records for PS 19 Judith K Weiss show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

How it compares1.5 pts above district
  • This school 6.7 · Average
  • District avg 5.2
  • NY avg 5.9

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.6Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.06 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.4Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency46.3% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency59% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-7.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-1.9 pts
Overall Proficiency53% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+3.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile61th
Resources & Environment6.1Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.1:1
Chronic Absenteeism22.5%

PS 19 Judith K Weiss — Students at PS 19 Judith K Weiss score 53% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

58.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)

Math Proficiency 56.1% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
44.9% (2021 NYSED)
ELA Proficiency 57.9% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
58.7% (2021 NYSED)

Based on 38 test records from NY state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
92%
ELA
80%
2010
Math
78%
ELA
58%
2011
Math
81%
ELA
63%
2012
Math
42%
ELA
37%
2013
Math
51%
ELA
37%
2014
Math
49%
ELA
42%
2015
Math
47%
ELA
44%
2016
Math
50%
ELA
47%
2017
Math
57%
ELA
55%
2018
Math
62%
ELA
59%
2019
Math
62%
ELA
59%
2020*
Math
47%
ELA
67%
2021*
Math
50.3%
ELA
65.5%
2022
Math
46.3%
ELA
59%

* 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: 6.6/10.

How PS 19 Judith K Weiss Compares

See how PS 19 Judith K Weiss performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
6.7/10
59th percentile in NY
Academic
7.4/10
Very Good
Growth
6.6/10
Average
Environment
6.1/10
Average

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
58%
Teaching Staff
14:1 student-teacher ratio
47 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
22.5%

Location

311 E 237TH ST, Bronx, NY 10470

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering PS 19 Judith K Weiss may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. ST BARNABAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 7.8/10, 0.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is ST MARK'S LUTHERAN SCHOOL (rated 7.2/10, 0.3 miles away, in nearby Yonkers), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, BRONX CHARTER SCHOOL FOR EXCELLENCE 3 (rated 6.2/10, 0.8 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Bronx, see our Bronx schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.1 mi
School Distance Rating
ST BARNABAS HIGH SCHOOL Bronx 0.2 mi 6.1
ST BARNABAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Bronx 0.2 mi 7.8
ST MARK'S LUTHERAN SCHOOL Yonkers 0.3 mi 7.2
PS 103 HECTOR FONTANEZ Bronx 0.6 mi 5.1
YONKERS MONTESSORI ACADEMY Yonkers 0.6 mi 7.9
BRONX CHARTER SCHOOL FOR EXCELLENCE 3 Bronx 0.8 mi 6.2
PS 16 WAKEFIELD Bronx 0.7 mi 4.8
MATILDA AVENUE SCHOOL (THE) Bronx 0.7 mi 3.0
PS 21 PHILIP H SHERIDAN Bronx 0.9 mi 3.5
SCHOOL 21 Yonkers 1.0 mi 6.0
BRONX DANCE ACADEMY SCHOOL Bronx 1.1 mi 5.6
STEIN YESHIVA OF LINCOLN PARK Yonkers 1.2 mi
OUR LADY OF GRACE SCHOOL Bronx 1.1 mi 4.9
NEW WORLD HIGH SCHOOL Bronx 1.1 mi 8.0
BRONXWOOD PREPARATORY ACADEMY (THE) Bronx 1.1 mi 6.8
ACAD-SCHOLARSHIP & ENTREPRENEURSHIP Bronx 1.1 mi 8.2
NORTH BRONX SCHOOL OF EMPOWERMENT Bronx 1.3 mi 3.5
LEADERS OF TOMORROW Bronx 1.3 mi 4.5
PS 94 KINGS COLLEGE SCHOOL Bronx 1.3 mi 3.9
PS 87 Bronx 1.1 mi 4.3

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 10470 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$81,134

Median Home Value

$500,400

Median Rent

$1,656/mo

Population

15,558

College Educated

40.8%

Homeownership

43%

Avg Commute

41.8 min

Poverty Rate

11.1%

Median Age

41.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PS 19 Judith K Weiss

What grades does PS 19 Judith K Weiss serve?

PS 19 Judith K Weiss serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend PS 19 Judith K Weiss?

PS 19 Judith K Weiss has an enrollment of approximately 663 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 19 Judith K Weiss?

The student-teacher ratio at PS 19 Judith K Weiss is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does PS 19 Judith K Weiss rank in NY?

PS 19 Judith K Weiss ranks #1,936 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is PS 19 Judith K Weiss's MySchoolScout rating?

PS 19 Judith K Weiss has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 19 Judith K Weiss?

Based on loaded state assessment records, PS 19 Judith K Weiss has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is PS 19 Judith K Weiss a charter school?

No, PS 19 Judith K Weiss is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is PS 19 Judith K Weiss a Title I school?

No, PS 19 Judith K Weiss is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for PS 19 Judith K Weiss?

58.4% of students at PS 19 Judith K Weiss 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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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
88 Very Walkable
Transit Score
79 Excellent Transit
Bike Score
55 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
663
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
47
Free/Reduced Lunch
58.4%
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Bronx County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
22.5%

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