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#4715 of 4,742 schools in NY

PS 32 Belmont

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

A New York City Geographic District #10 elementary school where students score 23 points below what's typical for similar communities.

690 E 183RD ST, Bronx, NY 10458

  • Math 8% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 19% proficient (2022)
  • 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress1.6Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.02 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics2.4Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency7.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency19.4% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-46 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-41.5 pts
Overall Proficiency13% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)36% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-22.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile7th
Resources & Environment3.9Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.4:1
Chronic Absenteeism56.2%

Students at PS 32 Belmont score 13% 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 Proficiency8%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency19%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 13% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
100%
ELA
78%
2010
Math
71%
ELA
54%
2011
Math
57%
ELA
47%
2012
Math
24%
ELA
24%
2013
Math
27%
ELA
27%
2014
Math
22%
ELA
17%
2015
Math
27%
ELA
30%
2016
Math
14%
ELA
28%
2017
Math
15%
ELA
23%
2018
Math
23%
ELA
24%
2019
Math
23%
ELA
24%
2020*
Math
10%
ELA
30%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
36%
2022
Math
8%
ELA
19%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (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

95.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where PS 32 Belmont 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 95Walker's Paradise
  • Transit 90Rider’s Paradise
  • Bike 61Bikeable

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

Median income

$42,107

Median home value

$515,700

Median rent

$1,548/mo

College educated

16.1%

Homeownership

3.9%

Poverty rate

29.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10458; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Bronx Stem and Arts Academy (the)Enrollment path unverified1.9PK–50.1 mi157Compare →
Cardinal Mccloskey Community Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified3.8K–50.1 mi474Compare →
PS 188Enrollment path unverified3.6PK–120.2 mi493Compare →
PS 3 Raul Julia Micro SocietyEnrollment path unverified5.2PK–80.3 mi302Compare →

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.

New York City Geographic District #10

Schools in district
83
Rank in district
#80 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 32 Belmont is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #10; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About PS 32 Belmont

PS 32 Belmont is a public elementary school in Bronx, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #10, serving approximately 541 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.3 out of 10 and ranks #4,715 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about PS 32 Belmont

What grades does PS 32 Belmont serve?

PS 32 Belmont serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend PS 32 Belmont?

PS 32 Belmont has an enrollment of approximately 541 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 32 Belmont?

The student-teacher ratio at PS 32 Belmont is 10.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does PS 32 Belmont rank in NY?

PS 32 Belmont ranks #4,715 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is PS 32 Belmont's MySchoolScout rating?

PS 32 Belmont has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.3 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 32 Belmont?

Based on loaded state assessment records, PS 32 Belmont has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is PS 32 Belmont a charter school?

No, PS 32 Belmont is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is PS 32 Belmont a Title I school?

No, PS 32 Belmont is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for PS 32 Belmont?

95.6% of students at PS 32 Belmont 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
541
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
52
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Bronx County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
56.2%
Area population (ZIP 10458)
78,741
Area average commute
44.3 min
Area median age
31.1
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 10458; 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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