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#1074 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 23% in state

PS 333 Manhattan School for Children

Elementary School · New York City Geographic District # 3 · New York, NY

A New York City Geographic District # 3 elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.

154 W 93RD ST, New York, NY 10025

  • Math 56% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 70% proficient (2022)
  • 8.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.2Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.19 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics8.1Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency56.2% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency70.3% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg+2.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+9.4 pts
Overall Proficiency63% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)52% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+11.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile71th
Resources & Environment5.4Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio8.4:1
Chronic Absenteeism42.7%

Students at PS 333 Manhattan School for Children score 63% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency56%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency70%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 63% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
84%
2010
Math
74%
ELA
73%
2011
Math
75%
ELA
73%
2012
Math
46%
ELA
51%
2013
Math
57%
ELA
53%
2014
Math
54%
ELA
61%
2015
Math
60%
ELA
71%
2016
Math
65%
ELA
70%
2017
Math
65%
ELA
76%
2018
Math
70%
ELA
74%
2019
Math
70%
ELA
74%
2020*
Math
67%
ELA
82%
2021*
Math
69%
ELA
82%
2022
Math
56%
ELA
70%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 74% (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 39 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

49.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where PS 333 Manhattan School for Children 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 99Walker's Paradise
  • Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
  • Bike 85Very Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,049/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (New York), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

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

Median income

$109,195

Median home value

$1,125,200

Median rent

$2,009/mo

College educated

68.8%

Homeownership

30.7%

Poverty rate

15.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10025; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
The Geneva School of ManhattanPrivate · tuition7.9privatePK–90.1 mi232Compare →
The Studio SchoolPrivate · tuition6.2privatePK–80.1 mi66Compare →
Columbia Grammar & Preparatory SchoolPrivate · tuition6.5privatePK–120.2 mi1,138Compare →
PS 163 Alfred E SmithEnrollment path unverified7.5PK–50.2 mi524Compare →

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.

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

New York City Geographic District # 3

Schools in district
43
Rank in district
#18 of 42
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 333 Manhattan School for Children is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 3; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About PS 333 Manhattan School for Children

PS 333 Manhattan School for Children is a public elementary school in New York, NY, part of New York City Geographic District # 3, serving approximately 473 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 8.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,074 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about PS 333 Manhattan School for Children

What grades does PS 333 Manhattan School for Children serve?

PS 333 Manhattan School for Children serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend PS 333 Manhattan School for Children?

PS 333 Manhattan School for Children has an enrollment of approximately 473 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 333 Manhattan School for Children?

The student-teacher ratio at PS 333 Manhattan School for Children is 8.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does PS 333 Manhattan School for Children rank in NY?

PS 333 Manhattan School for Children ranks #1,074 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is PS 333 Manhattan School for Children's MySchoolScout rating?

PS 333 Manhattan School for Children has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 333 Manhattan School for Children?

Based on loaded state assessment records, PS 333 Manhattan School for Children has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is PS 333 Manhattan School for Children a charter school?

No, PS 333 Manhattan School for Children is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is PS 333 Manhattan School for Children a Title I school?

No, PS 333 Manhattan School for Children is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for PS 333 Manhattan School for Children?

49.7% of students at PS 333 Manhattan School for Children 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
473
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
56
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
New York County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
42.7%
Area population (ZIP 10025)
93,223
Area average commute
32 min
Area median age
40.4
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 10025; 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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