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#3371 of 4,742 schools in NY
PS 33 Timothy Dwight
Elementary School · New York City Geographic District #10 · Bronx, NY
A New York City Geographic District #10 elementary school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2424 JEROME AVE, Bronx, NY 10468
- Math 26% proficient (2022)
- Reading 29% proficient (2022)
- 15:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at PS 33 Timothy Dwight score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 40 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 27% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 28% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
92.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where PS 33 Timothy Dwight sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 97Walker's Paradise
- Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
- Bike 65Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$46,624
Median home value
$259,400
Median rent
$1,594/mo
College educated
15.6%
Homeownership
8.5%
Poverty rate
26.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10468; 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
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kipp Freedom Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.8 | K–8 | 0.3 mi | 475 | Compare → |
| PS 209Enrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–2 | 0.4 mi | 192 | Compare → |
| PS 246 Poe CenterEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | K–5 | 0.4 mi | 489 | Compare → |
| PS 85 Great ExpectationsEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK–5 | 0.4 mi | 647 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
New York City Geographic District #10
- Schools in district
- 83
- Rank in district
- #50 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 33 Timothy Dwight is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #10; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About PS 33 Timothy Dwight
PS 33 Timothy Dwight is a public elementary school in Bronx, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #10, serving approximately 795 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #3,371 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about PS 33 Timothy Dwight
What grades does PS 33 Timothy Dwight serve?
PS 33 Timothy Dwight serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend PS 33 Timothy Dwight?
PS 33 Timothy Dwight has an enrollment of approximately 795 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 33 Timothy Dwight?
The student-teacher ratio at PS 33 Timothy Dwight is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does PS 33 Timothy Dwight rank in NY?
PS 33 Timothy Dwight ranks #3,371 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is PS 33 Timothy Dwight's MySchoolScout rating?
PS 33 Timothy Dwight has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 33 Timothy Dwight?
Based on loaded state assessment records, PS 33 Timothy Dwight has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is PS 33 Timothy Dwight a charter school?
No, PS 33 Timothy Dwight is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is PS 33 Timothy Dwight a Title I school?
No, PS 33 Timothy Dwight is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for PS 33 Timothy Dwight?
92.1% of students at PS 33 Timothy Dwight 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
- 795
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 53
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Bronx County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 44.5%
- Phone
- (929) 458-3868
- Area population (ZIP 10468)
- 79,825
- Area average commute
- 46.3 min
- Area median age
- 34.4
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 10468; 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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