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#249 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 5% in state

PS 24 Spuyten Duyvil

Elementary School · New York City Geographic District #10 · Bronx, NY

A New York City Geographic District #10 elementary school where students score 28 points above what's typical for similar communities.

660 W 236TH ST, Bronx, NY 10463

  • Math 84% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 84% proficient (2022)
  • 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.4Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change+0.68 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics9.2Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency84.1% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency84% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg+30.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+23.1 pts
Overall Proficiency84% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)56% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+28.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile88th
Resources & Environment5.8Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.1:1
Chronic Absenteeism19.8%

Students at PS 24 Spuyten Duyvil score 84% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency84%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency84%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 10 points since 2019, reaching 84% in 2022.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
96%
ELA
80%
2010
Math
81%
ELA
71%
2011
Math
83%
ELA
74%
2012
Math
52%
ELA
48%
2013
Math
55%
ELA
50%
2014
Math
56%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
62%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
62%
ELA
59%
2017
Math
76%
ELA
73%
2018
Math
74%
ELA
75%
2019
Math
74%
ELA
75%
2020*
Math
77%
ELA
87%
2021*
Math
76%
ELA
88%
2022
Math
84%
ELA
84%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 73% (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

37.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where PS 24 Spuyten Duyvil 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 90Walker's Paradise
  • Transit 75Excellent Transit
  • Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$72,952

Median home value

$352,200

Median rent

$1,611/mo

College educated

43.9%

Homeownership

35%

Poverty rate

19.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10463; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

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PS 37 Multiple Intelligence SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.4K–80.5 mi429Compare →
Amber Charter School KingsbridgeCharter · enrollment unverified8.0K–80.6 mi710Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

New York City Geographic District #10

Schools in district
83
Rank in district
#5 of 83
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 24 Spuyten Duyvil is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #10; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About PS 24 Spuyten Duyvil

PS 24 Spuyten Duyvil is a public elementary school in Bronx, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #10, serving approximately 757 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #249 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about PS 24 Spuyten Duyvil

What grades does PS 24 Spuyten Duyvil serve?

PS 24 Spuyten Duyvil serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend PS 24 Spuyten Duyvil?

PS 24 Spuyten Duyvil has an enrollment of approximately 757 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 24 Spuyten Duyvil?

The student-teacher ratio at PS 24 Spuyten Duyvil is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does PS 24 Spuyten Duyvil rank in NY?

PS 24 Spuyten Duyvil ranks #249 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is PS 24 Spuyten Duyvil's MySchoolScout rating?

PS 24 Spuyten Duyvil has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 24 Spuyten Duyvil?

Based on loaded state assessment records, PS 24 Spuyten Duyvil has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is PS 24 Spuyten Duyvil a charter school?

No, PS 24 Spuyten Duyvil is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is PS 24 Spuyten Duyvil a Title I school?

No, PS 24 Spuyten Duyvil is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for PS 24 Spuyten Duyvil?

37.6% of students at PS 24 Spuyten Duyvil 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 – 5th
Enrollment
757
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
50
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Bronx County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.8%
Area population (ZIP 10463)
69,373
Area average commute
45.4 min
Area median age
41.9
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 10463; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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